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Metallic Definition & Meaning

metallic
adjective
  1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce
noun
  1. a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
  2. a yarn made partly or entirely of metal

"Metallic" in song lyrics

See how metallic is used in real songs:

  • "Cuz there should be reality, ya negative metallic"
    Sunz of Man f/ Zodiac Killah
  • "silver birch metallic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sandstone metallic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "metallic"

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Frequently asked questions

What does metallic mean?
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
What part of speech is metallic?
Metallic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does metallic have?
Metallic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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