nounnounadjective
il magnetico
magnetic
Definition & meaning
- Magnetic: relating to a magnet or magnetism, or capable of attracting certain metals.
- Magnetic, captivating: describing a person, presence, or personality that strongly attracts others’ attention.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective: masculine singular magnetico; feminine singular magnetica ; plural magnetici and magnetiche .
It comes from Latin magneticus, ultimately from Greek Magnētis, referring to a stone associated with Magnesia.
Synonyms & antonyms
- For the figurative meaning, affascinante means “fascinating” or “charming,” while carismatico emphasizes personal influence and charisma.
- For the physical meaning, non magnetico means “non-magnetic.”
- For the figurative meaning, repellente means “repellent” or “off-putting.”
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Examples
Il giocattolo è magnetico.adjective
The toy is magnetic.
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