Metallic

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or resembling metal; having the properties of metal such as lustre or conductivity. Having a shiny, reflective quality.

“The car was painted in a striking metallic blue that shimmered in the sunlight.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/məˈtæl.ɪk/

Syllables

me·tal·lic

Related Words

Synonyms

metal shinylustrousgleaming

Antonyms

nonmetallic

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Four vowels E-A-I; double L and -IC ending

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good length with double letter opportunities

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