Word parts metal + -ic Pronunciation (UK) (US) IPA (key): /məˈtæl.ɪk/ or /mɪˈtæl.ɪk/ Audio (US)(file) Adjective Positive metallic Comparative more metallic Superlative most metallic Something that is metallic is like metal. The bird's call was loud and metallic. Something that is metallic is made of or has metal in it. The object contained metallic particles.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads