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magnetic adjective [ maɡˈnɛtɪk ]

• exhibiting or relating to magnetism.
• "the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge"
• (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north.
• very attractive or alluring.
• "his magnetic personality"
Similar: alluring, attractive, fascinating, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, appealing, charming, prepossessing, engaging, entrancing, tempting, tantalizing, seductive, inviting, irresistible, magic, magical, bewitching, charismatic, hypnotic, mesmeric,
Opposite: repellent,
Origin: early 17th century: from late Latin magneticus, from Latin magneta (see magnet).


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