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The robot had a metallic arm.
What does Metallic mean?
Metallic means like metal.
Dictionary definition
made of metal or having the look, sound, or shine of metal.
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The bell made a bright metallic sound.
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The artist used metallic paint to make the sculpture look shiny and strong.
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What does metallic mean?
Metallic means metallic means like metal.
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Which word is closest in meaning to metallic?
Metal-Like is close in meaning to metallic.
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Wooden is a useful contrast for understanding metallic.
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muh · tal · ik · strongest beat: tal
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WordMetallic.
Partadjective.
MeaningMetallic means like metal.
ExampleExample: The robot had a metallic arm.
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3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- muh · tal · ik
- Strongest beat
- tal
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tal.
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metallic
adverb
metallically
In a metallic way.
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