metallic-colored

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metallic-colored

The artist used a metallic-colored paint for the robot's armor.

Definition

Adjective: - Having a color that resembles or suggests metal; possessing a hue similar to polished or unpolished metal surfaces, often with a shiny, reflective, or lustrous quality.

Usage

The adjective "metallic-colored" is used to describe an object, surface, or material that has a color reminiscent of metals like gold, silver, bronze, copper, or steel. It emphasizes the visual quality of the color rather than the material composition; the object itself may not be made of metal.

Examples
  • The car was painted a stunning metallic-colored blue that shimmered in the sunlight.
  • She bought a dress with a metallic-colored finish for the evening gala.
  • The artist used metallic-colored paints to highlight the armor in the portrait.
Advanced Usage
  • Descriptive Nuance: The term often implies a specific paint or coating technique that creates a lustrous, often pearlescent or reflective effect, common in automotive and industrial design.
  • Hyphenation Note: The standard spelling is with a hyphen ("metallic-colored"), though "metallic colored" (without the hyphen) is sometimes seen, especially in less formal contexts. The hyphenated form is preferred when the compound adjective precedes a noun.
Variants and Related Words
  • Metallic (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling metal or metals. Can refer to material, sound, taste, or appearance.
    • The box had a cold, metallic surface.
  • Metal-colored (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as "metallic-colored."
  • Iridescent (adj): Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. While similar, "iridescent" is a broader term not exclusive to metal-like hues.
Synonyms
  • Metallic-hued
  • Metal-like (in color)
  • Lustrous (when referring specifically to shine)
  • Shimmery (informal, emphasizing the visual effect)
Antonyms
  • Matte-colored
  • Flat-colored
  • Dull-colored
  • Non-metallic (in appearance)
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Metallic-colored paint: A type of paint containing small reflective particles to create a metallic sheen.
  • Metallic-colored thread: Thread used in sewing or embroidery that has a shiny, metal-like appearance.
metallic-colored

The artist used a metallic-colored paint for the robot's armor.

Adjective
  1. having a metallic color

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