metal-colored
Definition
Adjective: - Having a color that resembles that of a metal; possessing a metallic hue or sheen.
Usage
The adjective "metal-colored" is used to describe an object, surface, or material whose color mimics the appearance of polished or unpolished metal. It often implies a shiny, reflective, or lustrous quality typical of metals like silver, gold, copper, or steel. It is typically hyphenated when used attributively (before a noun).
Examples
- The car was painted a sleek, metal-colored gray.
- She bought a dress with a metal-colored thread woven through the fabric.
- The robot had a metal-colored exterior that gleamed under the lights.
Advanced Usage
- The term can describe colors that are not purely metallic but have a metallic finish or effect, such as "metal-colored blue" or "metal-colored paint."
- In design and fashion, "metal-colored" often refers to finishes like chrome, bronze, or pewter.
Variants and Related Words
- Metallic-colored: A common variant with the same meaning.
- Metallic (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling metal. Often used similarly (e.g., a metallic sheen).
- Metal (n): The solid material itself, whose color is being imitated.
Synonyms
- Metallic-hued
- Metallic-looking
- Lustrous (when emphasizing shine)
Antonyms
- Matte-colored
- Dull-colored
- Non-metallic
Notes
"Metal-colored" is a compound adjective. The primary meaning focuses on visual color and finish, not on the material's actual composition (an object can be plastic but metal-colored).
Adjective
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having a metallic color
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