MAGNETIC Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

magnetic

adjective

mag-ˈne-tik

Definition of magnetic

as in charismatic

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze

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Recent Examples of magnetic Can Kushner’s billions of dollars and unlimited access deliver the kind of magnetic appeal that began with the Showtime Lakers in 1979? — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Curry is largely there for comic relief, swanning in with a bevy of beauties, challenging Bosley (Bill Murray) to a sumo match, and, sadly, getting murdered by the pool, thus depriving us of Curry’s magnetic presence for the rest of the film. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Crucially, the proprietary magnetic connector is unchanged, so all existing lighting arms remain compatible with the new hub. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 DiMarco's wife also found proof of purchases on DiMarco's phone for two magnetic cameras and a small square camera, according to the criminal complaint. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetic

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Adjective

Ry then finds unexpected love with charismatic Spanish local Julian (played by Fernando Lindez).

— Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Whether by Curry’s charismatic nature or through a perfectionist drive to study, the late artist understood how to expand almost any creative assignment.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

While well-known for a number of onscreen roles, including Wadsworth in Clue, Curry is most associated with playing the mad, seductive scientist in the 1975 Rocky Horror film.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Chocolate may have seductive ingredients like fat and sugar, but the chocolate bar doesn’t change its recipe based on who is eating it.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of seductive

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