metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈta-lik 
1
a
: of, relating to, or being a metal
b
: made of or containing a metal
c
: having properties of a metal
2
: yielding metal
3
: resembling metal: such as
a
: having iridescent and reflective properties
metallic paint
b
: having an acrid quality like that of metal
the tea has a metallic taste
4
a
: having a harsh resonance : grating
a metallic voice
b
: having an impersonal or mechanical quality
a metallic smile
Examples of metallic in a Sentence
We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
The medicine has a metallic taste.
Silver is a metallic element.
the metallic screech of the car's brakes
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
One of my favorite looks of hers was a colorful and abstract blouse and mini skirt combo, featuring a blue metallic mini handbag.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
While True opted to wear flat shoes underneath her bodysuit, her mom completed the look with over-the-knee metallic silver high-heel boots.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Scatter the different metals around the tree with ornaments, garlands, and flowers for a metallic Christmas display that sparkles next to string lights.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Metallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metallic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈtal-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: containing or made of metal
3
: having a harsh or rasping sound
a metallic voice
Medical Definition
metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈtal-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: made of or containing a metal
3
: having properties of a metal
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