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The definition of magnetic is being attracted by magnetism, or very attractive.

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An example of something magnetic is a personality that attracts people; a magnetic personality.

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See magnetic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having the properties of a magnet: magnetic needle
of, producing, caused by, or operating by magnetism
of the earth's magnetism: the magnetic poles
that is or can be magnetized
powerfully attractive: said of a person, personality, etc.

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magnetically adverb

See magnetic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of or relating to magnetism or magnets.
b. Having the properties of a magnet.
c. Capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
d. Operating by means of magnetism: a magnetic recorder.
Relating to the magnetic poles of the earth: a magnetic compass bearing.
Having an unusual power or ability to attract: a magnetic personality.

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mag·netˈi·cal·ly adverb

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