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medallic

medallic

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About medals and the art of making them
  • adjective
  • /məˈdælɪk/
  • Specialized
: medalístico
  • The exhibition featured several medallic portraits of famous historical figures.

Examples

  • The medallic design of the award was stunning.

  • She is an expert in medallic art and has curated many international shows.

  • Collectors value the medallic craftsmanship of 18th-century European artists.

  • She studied medallic art at the university.

  • The artist created a medallic design to honor the winner of the competition.

  • During the ceremony, she received a medallic award for her contributions to the field.

  • The exhibition featured several medallic works that showcased the history of medal-making.

Surface Forms

medallic positive

Morphology

medallic = medal (transparent) = medal + ic

Standard adjectival formation from 'medal' indicating relation to medals or medal-making.

Etymology

Medallic comes from medal and the ending -lic, and it means 'relating to medals' or to the craft of making them, so it is used for art, study, or objects connected to medals.