Meaning & use

magnetic

adjective·Everyday

Having the properties of a magnet, able to attract certain metals, or relating to magnetism.

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A magnetic strip on the card lets you swipe it to open the door.

Iron filings arranged themselves along the magnetic field around the bar magnet.

A note on using this word

Magnetic is also used figuratively to describe someone with a compelling, attractive personality.

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2. adjective

Extremely attractive or charismatic in a way that draws people's attention.

The candidate's magnetic personality won over even the most skeptical voters.

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