metallike

Thân thiện

The new sculpture has a smooth, metallike finish.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling metal: Having qualities, characteristics, or an appearance similar to that of metal.

Usage

• The adjective "metallike" is used to describe an object, substance, or surface that looks, feels, or behaves in a way that is similar to metal. It is a descriptive term often found in technical, scientific, or poetic contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The robot had a cold, metallike exterior.
  • They discovered a strange, metallike mineral in the cave.
  • Her voice had a harsh, metallike quality to it.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: While "metallike" is the base adjective, it can be modified. The comparative is often formed with "more" (e.g., ), and the superlative with "most" (e.g., ).
  • The new polymer is more metallike in its conductivity than the old one.
• Hyphenation: The word can also be written with a hyphen as "metal-like," especially when used before a noun to ensure clarity.
  • It was a metal-like sheen.

Variants and Related Words

• Metallic (adj): This is a more common synonym meaning "of, relating to, or resembling metal." It often implies the specific properties of metal, such as luster, conductivity, or a ringing sound.
  • The paint had a metallic finish.
• Metal (n): The substance that "metallike" resembles.
• Alloylike (adj): Resembling an alloy, which is a mixture of metals.

Synonyms

• Metallic: Of or like metal.
• Metalloid: Having some properties of a metal.
• Lustrous: Shiny like polished metal.

Antonyms

• Nonmetallic: Not of or like metal.
• Organic: Relating to or derived from living matter; not mineral or metallic in nature.
• Dull: Lacking shine or luster.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling metal

Từ đồng nghĩa

• metal-looking
• metallic-looking