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
Recent Examples on the Web
Scout wore a metallic Zac Posen gown with a low-cut neckline and ruffles.
—
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
To many people, the light takes on a metallic or silvery quality.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
In the photos, many of the models have regal silver or gold metallic paint brushed across their surgical scars.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, her sheer metallic lips and dark glittery eyeshadow at the Friars Club Clive Davis tribute sat beneath dark, thin brows.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The colors are pretty cool, Oxford Gray, Chiffon Pink and Mint, and has a metallic finish case.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
My work is heavily embellished; mixing metallic finishes and textures.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Heavy on metallic pigments, Dooley's prints feature copper backgrounds and bronze and silver hair.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Mechagodzilla, a metallic super-weapon beamed down from space by aliens who look like extras from Planet of the Apes, turned out to be more successful, and has been revived by both Toho and Legendary in subsequent films.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
To many people, the light takes on a metallic or silvery quality.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
In the photos, many of the models have regal silver or gold metallic paint brushed across their surgical scars.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Then, her sheer metallic lips and dark glittery eyeshadow at the Friars Club Clive Davis tribute sat beneath dark, thin brows.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The colors are pretty cool, Oxford Gray, Chiffon Pink and Mint, and has a metallic finish case.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
My work is heavily embellished; mixing metallic finishes and textures.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
Heavy on metallic pigments, Dooley's prints feature copper backgrounds and bronze and silver hair.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Mechagodzilla, a metallic super-weapon beamed down from space by aliens who look like extras from Planet of the Apes, turned out to be more successful, and has been revived by both Toho and Legendary in subsequent films.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 28 Mar. 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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