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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Saturn's magnetic field does not form a balanced, symmetrical bubble like Earth's.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

The beams heat the plasma and spin it to create a stable magnetic field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The compass enabled sailors to perceive the earth’s magnetic field.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton