semimetallic
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6.9
- adjective
- /ˌsɛmɪmɪˈtælɪk/
- The artist chose a semimetallic paint to give the sculpture a subtle shine.
Examples
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The semimetallic finish on the sculpture gives it a unique look.
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The car's semimetallic finish made it stand out without being too flashy.
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Her dress shimmered with a semimetallic blue that caught the light beautifully.
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This paint has a semimetallic sheen that catches the light beautifully.
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The mineral has a semimetallic appearance, giving it a unique shine that catches the light.
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She admired the semimetallic finish on the sculpture, which resembled polished metal but was softer in tone.
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The paint used on the car has a semimetallic quality, making it look shimmering under the sunlight.
Synonyms
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5.5
A shiny color like metal, for example silver or gold
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5.2
An object that looks like metal because of its color or shine
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4.7
Shiny in a way that makes something look like metal
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4.0
Having a shiny color like silver or gold
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6.8
Having the look or feel of metal
Having a shiny surface like metal
How Metallic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Semimetallic comes from the prefix semi- 'partly' and metallic from metal 'a shiny, hard material'. So it describes a surface or color that looks partly like metal but is not fully metallic.