Meaning
metallic
- made of, containing, or resembling metal
- harsh or ringing, as if produced by metal (of a sound)
In a sentence
Abbiamo udito un rumore metallico proveniente dal motore.
We heard a metallic noise coming from the engine.
Preferisci una finitura lucida oppure una superficie metallica?
Do you prefer a glossy finish or a metallic surface?
La sedia non sembra affatto avere una struttura metallica.
The chair doesn't seem to have a metallic frame at all.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metallico | masculine · singular |
| metallica | feminine · singular |
| metallici | masculine · plural |
| metalliche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural retains the velar-to-palatal shift: 'metallici' (/meˈtal.li.tʃi/).