1. having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel
2. relating to or produced by magnetism
Usage: physics
3. having a powerful attraction or charm; captivating
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The magnetic strip on the credit card stores important data.
• Iron filings are attracted to magnetic materials.
• The Earth’s magnetic field protects us from solar radiation.
• Scientists study magnetic forces in physics class.
• The speaker had a magnetic personality that drew large crowds.
• Her magnetic charm made everyone want to be her friend.
• The magnetic north pole is different from the geographic north pole.