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

Adjective

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• seductive

Examples of magnetic in a Sentence

Adjective

a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025

The separate mesh/fly fabric around the sidewalls also provides adjustable airflow and ventilation, and Hyperlite adds in magnetic door tiebacks for fast, easy adjustment. —New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025

Noun

This includes rare-earth magnetics that are used in the rotary actuator that allows the heads to write and read information from tracks of data on the disk surfaces. —Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Fuentes says there'll still be lots of room for micro accents with magnetics, ombres, chromes, and glitters. —Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2025

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