Adj. | 1. | magnetic - of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces" |
2. | magnetic - 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" Synonyms: magnetised, magnetized Antonyms: antimagnetic - impervious to the effects of a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization; "an antimagnetic watch" | |
3. | magnetic - capable of being magnetized Antonyms: nonmagnetic - not capable of being magnetized | |
4. | magnetic - determined by earth's magnetic fields; "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole" Antonyms: geographic, geographical - determined by geography; "the north and south geographic poles" | |
5. | magnetic - having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull; "an attractive force"; "the knife hung on a magnetic board" Synonyms: attractive | |
6. | magnetic - possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality" Synonyms: charismatic |