Metallic things are either made out of metal or look like they are. Your metallic party dress might be covered in sparkly silver sequins. Yowza!
Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal;
Adjective
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.
Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal;
resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and
implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or
metalloid; basic; antacid; positive.
Metallic
Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal;
Usage Examples
Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.
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Other Usage ExamplesUsually when you see females in movies, they feel like they have these metallic structures around them, they are caged in by male energy.
As part of our layered approach, we have expedited the deployment of new Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units to help detect concealed metallic and non-metallic threats on passengers. These machines are now in use at airports nationwide, and the vast majority of travelers say they prefer this technology to alternative screening measures.