magnetic

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
adjective

Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Adjective 4 meanings

  1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

    “a magnetic recorder”

  2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

  3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

    “magnetic north”

  4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive

    “He has a magnetic personality.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From magnet + -ic.

Similar and opposite words

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magnetisedmagnetizedattractiverepulsivealluringappealingcaptivatingcharismatic
Opposite
antimagneticgeographicrepulsivenonmagnetic

MAGNETIC at a glance

MAGNETIC has 8 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (M 3 + A 1 + G 2 + N 1 + E 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3) and 17 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,342 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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