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metallic
01
made of or resembling metal
Examples
The car 's metallic exterior gleamed in the sunlight.
The industrial building had a metallic frame, giving it a modern appearance.
02
having a harsh sound resembling the striking of two metals together
Examples
The door creaked open, emitting a metallic squeak.
The metallic clang of pots and pans echoed from the kitchen.
03
(of a voice) sounding sharp and unnatural when transmitted through electronic devices
Examples
On the intercom, a metallic voice announced the departure of the train.
The metallic voice of the automated customer service system made it difficult to understand the instructions.
04
(of colors and pigments) having shiny and reflective qualities, like metal
Examples
The artist used metallic paint to add shimmering accents to the canvas.
The car 's metallic blue exterior gleamed in the sunlight.
Metallic
01
a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
02
a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
to metallic
01
having a taste, smell, or quality similar to metal
Examples
The water from the old pipes has a metallic taste.
After licking the battery, he noticed a metallic flavor on his tongue.
Lexical Tree
bimetallic
metallicness
monometallic
metallic
metal
