Definition

1. 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

1. having a metallic color