metallic

/məˈtælɪk/
adjective
  1. Made of or containing metal.
    • She wore a metallic bracelet that clinked softly as she moved.
    • The car's metallic body was dented in the accident.
    • The old bridge had a metallic railing that was rusting in places.
  2. Having a shiny, reflective appearance like metal.
    • The artist used metallic paint to give the sculpture a glossy finish.
    • The new phone comes in a metallic blue color.
    • Her dress had a metallic sheen that caught the light.
  3. Describing a sound that is sharp, ringing, or like metal hitting metal.
    • The bell made a harsh metallic sound when struck.
    • A loud metallic clang echoed through the garage.
    • He heard a metallic scraping noise coming from the engine.
  4. Having a taste or smell like metal, often unpleasant.
    • After the workout, she noticed a metallic smell on her skin.
    • The medicine left a metallic aftertaste in his mouth.
    • The water from the old pipes had a metallic taste.
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