magnetised

Thân thiện

The bar magnet is magnetised and attracts several iron nails.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having magnetic properties; capable of attracting iron or steel: Describes an object that has been made magnetic or that naturally possesses magnetism.
   • Attractive or compelling in a figurative sense: Used to describe something that draws strong interest or attention, similar to how a magnet attracts metal.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Literal - Magnetic):
  • The screwdriver became magnetised after being stored next to a strong magnet.
  • The magnetised needle of the compass always points north.
• Adjective (Figurative - Attractive):
  • Her magnetised personality drew people to her from all walks of life.
  • The city has a magnetised effect on young artists seeking inspiration.

Advanced Usage

• "to be magnetised by/with something": to be strongly attracted to or fascinated by something.
  • The audience was completely magnetised by the speaker's powerful story.
• "magnetised to/toward something": drawn irresistibly toward something.
  • He felt magnetised toward the mysterious old bookstore.

Variants and Related Words

• Magnetize (verb): To give magnetic properties to something; to attract strongly.
  • You can magnetize a piece of iron by stroking it with a magnet.
• Magnetic (adjective): Possessing the properties of a magnet; charming or attractive.
  • She has a magnetic smile.
• Magnetism (noun): The property of being magnetic; a personal charm or appeal.
  • The magnetism of his voice held the room captive.

Synonyms

• Magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; alluring.
• Attractive: Pleasing or appealing to the senses.
• Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
• Irresistible: Too attractive and tempting to be resisted.

Related Phrases

• Magnetised strip/tape: A strip, often on a credit card or key card, that contains magnetised data.
  • The information is stored on the magnetised strip on the back of the card.
• Magnetised surface: A surface coated with or converted into a magnetic material.
  • Data is written to the magnetised surface of the hard drive.

Related Idioms

• To have a magnetised pull: To possess a powerful, almost physical, attractive force.
  • The idea of adventure had a magnetised pull on his imagination.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. 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

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