magnetised
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
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the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material
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