Magnetic meaning

What does “magnetic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“magnetic” is an adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to or caused by magnetism.

magnetic

of or relating to or caused by magnetism
“magnetic forces”
having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
“the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material”
Synonymsmagnetized magnetised
Oppositesantimagnetic
capable of being magnetized
Oppositesnonmagnetic
determined by earth's magnetic fields
“magnetic north”
“the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole”
Oppositesgeographic
possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
“a charismatic leader”
“a magnetic personality”
Synonymscharismatic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University