magnetic
[mag-net-ik]
- of or relating to a magnet or magnetism.
- having the properties of a magnet.
- capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
- pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.
- exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.
- noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.
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Sometimes mag·net·i·cal.
Origin of magnetic
Synonyms
See more synonyms for magnetic on Thesaurus.com5. persuasive, charismatic, captivating.
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Examples from the Web for magnetic
Contemporary Examples
Both are the result of magnetic activity on the sun, but a solar flare has more energy than a CME.
That shows the magnetic field at work protecting us from these highly energetic particles.
Their surfaces are a froth of magnetic storms, proportionally more violent than the worst weather on the Sun.
They are macho, magnetic, sex symbols—powerful and confident.
Just like plastic cards, the wood-based cards bend, and can be embedded with magnetic stripes or barcodes.
Historical Examples
He could follow his target as though a magnetic power attracted his rifle.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
Then there came a stir at the door, the magnetic thrill that foreruns a Somebody.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
The contact of her brave lips drove a magnetic flow of confidence into the man.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
The magnetic influence cannot be seen--is this a reason that it does not operate?
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IIFrancis Augustus Cox
But she expected the effect of her performance to be magnetic.
Cleo The MagnificentLouis Zangwill
magnetic
- of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism
- of or concerned with a magnet
- of or concerned with the magnetism of the earththe magnetic equator
- capable of being magnetized
- exerting a powerful attractiona magnetic personality
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Word Origin and History for magnetic
adj.
1610s, literal; 1630s, figurative, from Modern Latin magneticus, from Latin magnes (see magnet).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
magnetic
[măg-nĕt′ĭk]
- Producing, caused by, or making use of magnetic fields.
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