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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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
The side slit of Rodrigo’s dress revealed the singer’s metallic silver heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
This adds punch and realism to a range of photos, especially those containing bright highlights such as fire, sunsets or shiny metallic objects.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Iron supplements can cause poop to have a metallic odor.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Metallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metallic. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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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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