metal-coloured
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a metallic color: Describes something that possesses a color similar to that of a metal, such as silver, gold, bronze, or steel. It implies a shiny, reflective, or lustrous quality typical of metal surfaces.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The car was painted a sleek, metal-coloured grey that shimmered in the sunlight.
- She chose a metal-coloured eyeshadow that gave her eyelids a futuristic look.
- The artist used a metal-coloured ink to highlight certain parts of the illustration.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Nuance: The term often implies not just hue, but also a characteristic metallic sheen or finish. It is frequently used in design, fashion, and manufacturing contexts.
- The new smartphone is available in several metal-coloured finishes, including titanium and copper.
Variants and Related Words
Metallic-colored (Adjective): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- The fabric had a metallic-colored thread woven through it.
Metallic (Adjective): Directly describes something made of, containing, or resembling metal. It is a broader term.
- The paint had a metallic sheen.
Synonyms
- Metallic-hued
- Metalline (archaic or technical)
- Iridescent (when suggesting shifting metallic colors)
Related Phrases
- With a metallic finish: A phrase describing an object's surface treatment rather than its inherent color.
- The trophy was metal-coloured with a polished metallic finish.
Notes on Meaning
- The term metal-coloured is a compound adjective. Its primary and only meaning in this form is "having a metallic color." It does not describe the material composition (i.e., whether the object is actually made of metal), only its visual appearance.
Adjective
- having a metallic color