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metalline

metalline

7.7
Having a shiny surface like metal
  • adjective
  • /məˈtælɪn/
translation icon : metálico
  • The sculpture had a metalline finish that reflected light beautifully.

Examples

  • The architecture features metalline surfaces that give it a modern look.

  • Her dress shimmered with a metalline fabric that caught everyone's attention.

  • So this product selectivity, I, I told you before that those small metalline molecules form long chain molecules and all.

Synonyms

metallic
vsmetalline
85 4.3

Having the look or sound of a hard, shiny material used for coins

focuses on resemblance in appearance and sheen rather than composition
metallic-looking
vsmetalline
1 4.7

Shiny in a way that makes something look like metal

is broader covering metal qualities beyond just surface look
metallike
vsmetalline
6.8

Having the look or feel of metal

is focused on resembling metal mainly in appearance or sheen
metal-looking
vsmetalline
5.2

An object that looks like metal because of its color or shine

stresses qualities and resemblance beyond mere surface appearance
metal-colored
vsmetalline
4.0

Having a shiny color like silver or gold

emphasizes broader metal qualities and not only color or shade
metallic-colored
vsmetalline
5.5

A shiny color like metal, for example silver or gold

highlights resemblance in many qualities, not restricted to color
semimetallic
vsmetalline
6.9

Having a slight metal shine or color on the surface

means to resemble metal only partially rather than fully in qualities

How Metallic

brilliant
14 3.0
lustrous
9 5.3
metalline
7.7
dull
31 1.0
nonmetallic
1 5.2

Surface Forms

metalline positive

Morphology

metalline = metal (transparent) = metal + ine

The adjective is formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-ine' to 'metal', yielding meanings 'containing metal' or 'metal-like'.

Etymology

Metalline comes from metal, so it also means 'like metal' in look or feel. That is why a metalline surface has a shiny, metal-like sheen or appearance.