metallic

me·tal·lic

adj \mə-ˈta-lik\

Definition of METALLIC

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: 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>

— me·tal·li·cal·ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of METALLIC

1. We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
2. The medicine has a metallic taste.
3. Silver is a metallic element.
4. the metallic screech of the car's brakes

First Known Use of METALLIC

15th century

Rhymes with METALLIC

cephalic, italic, mandalic, medallic, smart aleck, Uralic, Vandalic, vocalic