adj.
Pronunciation: m ə - ' ta-lik
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 a : of, relating to, or being a metal b : made of or containing a metal c : having properties of a metal
2 : yielding metal
3 : resembling metal: as a : having iridescent and reflective properties < metallic paint> b : having an acrid quality like that of metal <the tea has a metallic taste>
4 a : having a harsh resonance : GRATING <a metallic voice> b : having an impersonal or mechanical quality <a metallic smile>
– me · tal · li · cal · ly \ -li-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb