adj
magnetic
mag-NEH-tihk
adj
1
Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to attract iron or steel.
"The fridge door is magnetic, so the kids' drawings stick right to it."
"Compasses work because the needle is magnetic and aligns with the Earth's field."
2
Extremely attractive or charismatic.
"The new singer had a magnetic stage presence that held the crowd from the first note."
How to Use Magnetic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to attract metal like a magnet, or (of a person) irresistibly charismatic.
Common pairings
magnetic field
magnetic personality
magnetic north
Word Forms
more magnetic comparative, most magnetic superlative
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Etymology
From magnet + the adjective suffix -ic; "magnet" traces back through Latin and Greek to Magnesia, a region associated with naturally magnetic stone.
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