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   me·tal·lic

   /məˈtalik/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or resembling metal or metals: "metallic alloys"
   • ▪ (of sound) resembling that produced by metal objects striking each other; sharp and ringing: "the terrifying, metallic clamor of the fire-engine bell" Similar tinnyjanglingjanglyjinglingjinglyplinkygratingharshjarringdissonantraucous
   • ▪ (of a person's voice); emanating or as if emanating via an electronic medium: "a metallic voice rasped tinnily from a concealed speaker"
   • ▪ having the sheen or luster of metal: "a metallic green sports car" Similar metallizedburnishedshinygleamingglossylustrouspearlescentpolished

   noun

   • 1. a paint, fiber, fabric, or color with a metallic sheen: "dresses that shine with sequins and metallics"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metallikos, from metallon (see metal).

   Derivatives

   • 1. metallically adverb

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