magnetic

1 of 2

adjective

mag·​net·​ic mag-ˈne-tik 

1

: possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract

a magnetic personality

2

a

: of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism

b

: of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism

c

: magnetized or capable of being magnetized

d

: actuated by magnetic attraction

magnetically

mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

magnetic

2 of 2

noun

: a magnetic substance

Synonyms of magnetic

Adjective

• charismatic
• attractive
• appealing
• charming
• seductive

Examples of magnetic in a Sentence

Adjective

a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Researchers demonstrated those effects using a quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulator, a magnetic topological material that blocks electrical current through its interior but allows electrons to travel along its edges in only one direction. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

But her deepest spiritual bond is with her grandmother, Tala (Rena Owen), who shares stories of their island ancestors and has an intuitive understanding of Moana’s magnetic attraction to the ocean. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Noun

Energy Fuels — Shares dipped nearly 1% after the global critical mineral company announced a definitive agreement to acquire VAC, an advanced magnetics company. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Zang is part of a group that has been using a large language model to search the magnetics literature for the purpose of creating a database of experimental magnets, called the Northeast Materials Database for Magnetic Materials. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1645, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing magnetic

• functional magnetic resonance imaging
• magnetic bubble
• magnetic compass
• magnetic disk
• magnetic equator
• magnetic field
• magnetic flux
• magnetic levitation
• magnetic mirror
• magnetic moment
• magnetic north
• magnetic pole
• magnetic quantum number
• magnetic recording
• magnetic resonance
• magnetic resonance imaging
• magnetic storm
• magnetic tape
• nuclear magnetic resonance
• transcranial magnetic stimulation

Rhymes for magnetic

• acetic
• aesthetic
• ascetic
• athletic
• cosmetic
• diegetic
• eidetic
• emetic
• esthetic
• frenetic
• genetic
• helvetic

Kids Definition

magnetic

adjective

mag·​net·​ic

mag-ˈnet-ik

1

: having great power to attract

a magnetic personality

2

a

: of or relating to a magnet or magnetism

b

: of or relating to the earth's magnetism

the magnetic meridian

c

: capable of being magnetized

d

: working by magnetic attraction or repulsion

magnetically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

magnetic

1 of 2 adjective

mag·​net·​ic mag-ˈnet-ik 

1

: of or relating to a magnet or to magnetism

2

: of, relating to, or characterized by the earth's magnetism

3

: magnetized or capable of being magnetized

4

: actuated by magnetic attraction

magnetically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

magnetic

2 of 2 noun

: a magnetic substance