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semimetallic

semimetallic

6.9
Having a slight metal shine or color on the surface
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛmɪmɪˈtælɪk/
translation icon : semimetálico
  • The artist chose a semimetallic paint to give the sculpture a subtle shine.

Examples

  • The semimetallic finish on the sculpture gives it a unique look.

  • The car's semimetallic finish made it stand out without being too flashy.

  • Her dress shimmered with a semimetallic blue that caught the light beautifully.

  • This paint has a semimetallic sheen that catches the light beautifully.

  • The mineral has a semimetallic appearance, giving it a unique shine that catches the light.

  • She admired the semimetallic finish on the sculpture, which resembled polished metal but was softer in tone.

  • The paint used on the car has a semimetallic quality, making it look shimmering under the sunlight.

Synonyms

metallic-looking
vssemimetallic
1 4.7

Shiny in a way that makes something look like metal

is only somewhat like metal in surface color or sheen
metal-looking
vssemimetallic
5.2

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

is only somewhat like metal in surface color or sheen
metallic-colored
vssemimetallic
5.5

A shiny color like metal, for example silver or gold

is only somewhat like metal in surface color or sheen
metal-colored
vssemimetallic
4.0

Having a shiny color like silver or gold

is only somewhat like metal in surface color or sheen
metalline
vssemimetallic
7.7

Having a shiny surface like metal

is limited mainly to surface look rather than deeper metal qualities
metallike
vssemimetallic
6.8

Having the look or feel of metal

is only surface similar rather than having true metal properties

How Metallic

metallic
85 4.3
semimetallic
6.9
nonmetallic
1 5.2

Surface Forms

semimetallic positive

Morphology

semimetallic = metallic (transparent) = semi + metal + ic

The word is a straightforward prefixation of semi- to metallic, and the meaning 'somewhat like metal' follows standard English 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.