Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner relating to or using magnetism: Describes an action performed through the properties or force of magnetism.
   • As if drawn by an irresistible, magnetic force: Describes a powerful, often figurative, attraction or influence.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The data is stored magnetically on the hard drive's platters.
  • The iron filings were arranged magnetically to show the field lines.
  • He was drawn to her magnetically, unable to resist her presence.

Advanced Usage

• "magnetically shielded": Protected from magnetic fields.
  • The sensitive equipment must be kept in a magnetically shielded room.
• "magnetically levitated": Suspended in air using magnetic repulsion.
  • The magnetically levitated train achieved incredible speeds.

Variants and Related Words

• Magnetic (adj): Having the properties of a magnet; powerfully attractive.
  • She has a magnetic personality.
• Magnetism (n): The physical phenomenon of magnetic force; a powerful personal charm.
  • The magnetism between the two actors was obvious.

Synonyms

• Irresistibly: In a way that cannot be resisted.
• Attractively: In a charming or appealing manner (for the figurative sense).

Related Phrases

• Magnetically coupled: Linked or connected through a magnetic field without physical contact.
  • The pump uses a magnetically coupled drive for a complete seal.
• Magnetically confined: Held in place by magnetic fields.
  • The plasma in the reactor is magnetically confined.

Adverb

1. as if by magnetism
   • he was magnetically attracted to her
2. by the use of magnetism
   • magnetically contaminated material