English adjective: magnetic | |||
| 1. | magnetic of or relating to or caused by magnetism | ||
| Samples | Magnetic forces. | ||
| 2. | magnetic having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel | ||
| Samples | The hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material. | ||
| Synonyms | magnetised, magnetized | ||
| Similar | attractable | ||
| Antonyms | antimagnetic | ||
| 3. | magnetic capable of being magnetized | ||
| Antonyms | nonmagnetic | ||
| 4. | magnetic determined by earth's magnetic fields | ||
| Samples | Magnetic north. The needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole. | ||
| Antonyms | geographic, geographical | ||
| 5. | magnetic possessing an extraordinary ability to attract | ||
| Samples | A charismatic leader. A magnetic personality. | ||
| Synonyms | charismatic | ||
| Similar | attractive | ||
| Antonyms | unattractive | ||