metallic

Word parts

metal + -ic

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /məˈtæl.ɪk/ or /mɪˈtæl.ɪk/

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Adjective

Positive metallic

Comparative more metallic

Superlative most metallic

1. Something that is metallic is like metal.

   The bird's call was loud and metallic.

2. Something that is metallic is made of or has metal in it.

   The object contained metallic particles.