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magnetic

[mag-net-ik] / mægˈnɛt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
drawing, attractive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hypnotic irresistible seductive
WEAK
alluring appealing arresting bewitching captivating charismatic charming enchanting entrancing fascinating inviting mesmerizing pulling
Antonyms
WEAK
repellent repulsive

Example Sentences

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Ask anyone who sold magnetic tape in 1985.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Brian was 6 feet 4 and a moppy-haired brunette musician with magnetic stage presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Together, the rapid spin and this heavy plasma environment appear to pull the magnetic field lines sideways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Traditional storage technologies such as magnetic drives or electronic systems tend to degrade within a few years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

We know that Earth’s magnetic field changes in power from time to time: during the age of the dinosaurs, it was up to three times as strong as now.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.