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单词 metallic
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metallic

adjective

me·​tal·​lic mə-ˈta-lik How to pronounce metallic (audio)
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
metallically
mə-ˈta-li-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce metallic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

metallic

adjective

me·​tal·​lic mə-ˈta-lik How to pronounce metallic (audio)
1
: relating to, being, or resembling a metal
a metallic color
2
: containing or made of metal
metallic objects
3
: having a harsh sound a metallic noise

Medical Definition

metallic

adjective

me·​tal·​lic mə-ˈtal-ik How to pronounce metallic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: made of or containing a metal
3
: having properties of a metal

metallic

adjective

as in squeaky

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • squeaky
  • clanging
  • shrill
  • screeching
  • clashing
  • jangling
  • dissonant
  • clangorous
  • strident
  • grating
  • raspy
  • clattering
  • jarring
  • raucous
  • scratching
  • unmusical
  • jangly
  • unpleasant
  • noisy
  • inharmonious
  • unmelodious
  • atonal
  • blaring
  • cacophonous
  • discordant
  • disagreeable
  • tuneless
  • dinning
  • sonorous
  • unvocal
  • harsh
  • unpleasing
  • off-key
  • clamorous
  • resounding
  • uproarious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • musical
  • melodic
  • melodious
  • resonant
  • sweet
  • harmonious
  • sonorous
  • tuneful
  • harmonizing
  • mellow
  • mellifluous
  • dulcet
  • rhythmic
  • euphonious
  • tonal
  • harmonic
  • pleasant
  • orchestral
  • symphonic
  • rhythmical
  • appealing
  • mellifluent
  • lyrical
  • agreeable
  • lyric
  • warbling
  • lilting
  • polyphonic
  • silent
  • trilling
  • homophonic
  • chordal
  • quavering
  • noiseless
  • soundless
  • calm
  • symphonious
  • quiet
  • hushed
  • cadenced
  • still
  • polyphonous
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