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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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The following year, Jenna Ortega wore a Balmain creation made from silver tailoring tape and metallic rulers, an avant-garde nod to the artistry of couture construction.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Produced in partnership with APICCAPS, Purdy’s collection consists of six different styles with each shoe handcrafted from Portuguese leather and designed in two colourways, most notably a striking metallic green.
—Roddy Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Vogue’s Favorite Gold Necklaces Featured in this article With an endless array of iterations—from thin, barely-there metallic strands to bolder, statement-making chains that instantly command attention—gold chain necklaces are some of the best gold jewelry pieces to add to your collection.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for metallic
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“Metallic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metallic. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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