If something metal is magnetic, it acts like a magnet.
...magnetic particles.
2. adjective
You use magnetic to describe something that is caused by or relates to the force of magnetism.
The electrically charged gas particles are affected by magnetic forces.
magnetically (mægnetɪkli)adverb [ADVERB after verb]
...metal fragments held together magnetically.
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
You use magnetic to describe tapes and other objects which have a coating of a magnetic substance and contain coded information that can be read by computers or other machines.
...her magnetic strip ID card.
...magnetic recording tape.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe something as magnetic, you mean that it is very attractive to people because it has unusual, powerful, and exciting qualities.
London's creative reputation has had a magnetic effect.
...the magnetic pull of his looks and her personality.
Synonyms: attractive, irresistible, seductive, captivating More Synonyms of magnetic
magnetic in British English
(mæɡˈnɛtɪk)
adjective
1.
of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism
2.
of or concerned with a magnet
3.
of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth
the magnetic equator
4.
capable of being magnetized
5.
exerting a powerful attraction
a magnetic personality
Derived forms
magnetically (magˈnetically)
adverb
magnetic in American English
(mægˈnɛtɪk)
adjective
1.
having the properties of a magnet
magnetic needle
2.
of, producing, caused by, or operating by magnetism
3.
of the earth's magnetism
the magnetic poles
4.
that is or can be magnetized
5.
powerfully attractive
said of a person, personality, etc.
Derived forms
magnetically (magˈnetically)
adverb
Examples of 'magnetic' in a sentence
magnetic
There was something magnetic about her.
The Sun (2016)
These days the area holds a magnetic pull for all manner of flight enthusiasts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The magnetic force of the narrative drains you of all sense of self.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Let the powerful magnetic field do the rest!
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The question is how does the magnetic field form to allow this sort of thing to happen.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Examples include magnetic tapes and magnetic disks.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
It comes with a magnetic strip for attaching to fridges and school lockers.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Sharks that can sense magnetic force fields.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The atmosphere was thicker and the protective magnetic field was switched on.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Instead of holes the data is sometimes coded in a magnetic strip on the tag.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
What is the source of the invisible magnetic field that pulls the needle of practice always toward north?
Kantrow, Alan M. The Constraints of Corporate Tradition (1987)
The trick is to balance the magnetic pull these birds exert on tourists with the need to keep them safe.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There was something magnetic about her.
Sidney Sheldon The Other Side of Me
This system was supplanted in 1963 by more modern recording technology that used a magnetic drum.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
More than anything else, that was a tribute to his magnetic personality.
Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986)
But he will need more than a magnetic personality as he faces the toughest challenges of any peacetime President.
The Sun (2009)
But for most, the magnetic pull of the City will be hard to resist.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His personality was magnetic,' she says.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The technique uses a magnetic field which causes old, faulty or infected cells to cluster together and self-destruct.
The Sun (2012)
In other languages
magnetic
British English: magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ ADJECTIVE
If something is magnetic, it has the power of a magnet or works like a magnet.
The region around the magnet, in which there is a magnetic force, is called a magnetic field.
American English: magnetic
Arabic: مَغْنَطِيسِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: magnético
Chinese: 有磁性的
Croatian: magnetski
Czech: magnetický
Danish: magnetisk
Dutch: magnetisch
European Spanish: magnético
Finnish: magneettinen
French: aimanté
German: magnetisch
Greek: μαγνητικός
Italian: magnetico
Japanese: 磁石の
Korean: 자석의
Norwegian: magnetisk
Polish: magnetyczny
European Portuguese: magnético
Romanian: magnetic
Russian: магнитный
Latin American Spanish: magnético
Swedish: magnetisk
Thai: ซึ่งมีคุณสมบัติเป็นแม่เหล็ก
Turkish: mıknatıslı
Ukrainian: магнетичний
Vietnamese: có từ tính
Chinese translation of 'magnetic'
magnetic
(mæɡˈnɛtɪk)
adj
(Phys) 有磁性的 (yǒu cíxìng de)
[tape, strip, disk]磁的 (cí de)
[personality]有魅力的 (yǒu mèilì de)
(adjective)
Definition
exerting a powerful attraction
the magnetic pull of her looks
Synonyms
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
irresistible
The music is irresistible.
seductive
His voice is seductive.
captivating
charming
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
fascinating
Her stories were fascinating.
entrancing
charismatic
With her striking looks and charismatic personality, she was noticed far and wide.
enchanting
She's an absolutely enchanting child.
hypnotic
alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
mesmerizing
Opposites
repellent
,
repulsive
,
offensive
,
unpleasant
,
unattractive
,
disagreeable
,
unappealing
,
unlikable or unlikeable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
Synonyms
attractive,
fascinating,
enchanting,
seductive,
tempting,
sexy,
intriguing,
fetching (informal),
glamorous,
captivating,
beguiling,
bewitching,
come-hither,
hot (informal)
in the sense of charismatic
With her striking looks and charismatic personality, she was noticed far and wide.
Synonyms
charming,
appealing,
attractive,
influential,
magnetic,
enticing,
alluring
in the sense of charming
Definition
delightful or attractive
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.