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

Mercury in your 11th House of Friends and Community sextiles Venus in Libra, helping your social presence feel warmer, clearer, and more magnetic. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Alex is a talented dominatrix, heroin addict, and the most powerful, magnetic and beautiful woman in every room. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Noun

Season 1 told the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, who are bound by ambition, rivalry and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understood. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 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