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

The magnetic snap closure keeps everything secure, and the spacious interior can hold your phone, wallet, keys, an iPad, snacks, and more. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026

Today, the hotel and theater remain open — faded, fragile and utterly magnetic. —Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026

Noun

Her character's magnetic pull toward Stephen DeMarco, despite every red flag, certainly mirrors a Water sign’s tendency to equate love with obsession. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026

Below, meet eight brands like Dôen that beautifully complement the vibe—each distinct in its point of view, but all carrying that same magnetic, timeless energy. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 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