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metallic::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | metal |
| Derivation | metal |
a metallic compound.
metallic luster.
the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades.
Examples of metallic
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It was so heavily seasoned that it left a lingering bitter, metallic aftertaste.
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A wispy, metallic scent hung everywhere in the gray dawn breaking over the city.
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Some had a metallic sheen, while others had soft hues of peach, yellow or green.
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The car was nicely turned out in 16in alloy wheels and metallic silver bodywork.
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The newest thing is the Hardware Look, and anything bright and metallic will do.
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The Cowboys, as we saw behind the metallic silver-blue curtain, are people, too.
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The matching jacket was also beaded and accented with metallic silver stitching.
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The lounge is an artistic hodgepodge painted in metallic gold, green and purple.
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The earbuds themselves use metallic browns and blacks for a clean, stylish look.
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- A fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
- 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
- Metallic may be a reference to:
- (METALLICS) A class of paints that include metal flakes in their composition.
- (Metallics) Opaque coatings, including gold, silver, copper, bronze, and other materials.
- (Metallics) are ideal for making the old look new and the new look old. Although the products used are water based, an aged patina or verdigris finish can be achieved, mimicking gold, copper or bronze leaf. ...
- Having to do with metal. Some cancer treatments may change the sense of taste and cause foods to have a metallic taste.
- Sharpness, acidity slightly gone wrong, Some Nicaraguan coffee, for example, can be overly metallic.
- Tastes tinny, bloodlike or coinlike; may come from bottle caps.
