metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈta-lik 
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: such 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
Examples of metallic in a Sentence
We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
The medicine has a metallic taste.
Silver is a metallic element.
the metallic screech of the car's brakes
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Where Isan Elba and Ryan Destiny had their vacation braids moment, FKA Twigs wore dewy metallic makeup with a half-buzzed head.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Plus, the metallic design is fun while still being neutral enough to go with all of your swimsuits.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The star accessorized the glamorous maternity look with oversize bangle bracelets and metallic earrings.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Wood plank floors and a metallic bathtub provide contrasting textures that enhance the calming bathroom color scheme.
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White + Lavender
An old-fashioned favorite, lavender fits in well with cottage-style interiors.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
These metallic elements are not usually thought of as gases.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Over the weekend, Jenner shared a snap of herself perched on rocks wearing a black triangle bikini with metallic studs.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Scout wore a metallic Zac Posen gown with a low-cut neckline and ruffles.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
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metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈtal-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: containing or made of metal
3
: having a harsh or rasping sound
a metallic voice
Medical Definition
metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
mə-ˈtal-ik
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: made of or containing a metal
3
: having properties of a metal
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