metallic

(mĭ-tălˈĭk)

1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a metal.
2. Containing a metal: a metallic compound.
3. Having a quality suggesting or associated with metal, especially:
   a. Lustrous; sparkling: metallic colors.
   b. Sharp-tasting: an unpleasant, metallic flavor.
4. Harshly resonant: “the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades” (Ambrose Bierce).

1. A yarn or fiber made of or containing metal.
2. A fabric, typically shiny or iridescent, made of such yarn or fiber.

Related Forms:

• me·talˈli·cal·ly adverb