See more synonyms for magnetic on Thesaurus.com- 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.
Sometimes mag·net·i·cal.
Origin of magnetic
From the
Late Latin word
magnēticus, dating back to
1625–35. See
magnet,
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Related Words for magnetic
seductive,
hypnotic,
irresistible,
alluring,
appealing,
charismatic,
charming,
enchanting,
entrancing,
fascinating,
inviting,
arresting,
bewitching,
captivating,
mesmerizing
Examples from the Web for magnetic
Contemporary Examples of magnetic
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 of magnetic
He could follow his target as though a magnetic power attracted his rifle.
Then there came a stir at the door, the magnetic thrill that foreruns a Somebody.
The contact of her brave lips drove a magnetic flow of confidence into the man.
The magnetic influence cannot be seen--is this a reason that it does not operate?
But she expected the effect of her performance to be magnetic.
British Dictionary definitions for 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 magneticadj.1610s, literal; 1630s, figurative, from Modern Latin magneticus, from Latin magnes (see magnet).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
- Producing, caused by, or making use of magnetic fields.
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