of, pertaining to, or consisting of metal.

of the nature of or suggesting metal, as in luster, resonance, or hardness

metallic green; a harsh metallic sound.

Chemistry .

(of a metal element) being in the free or uncombined state

metallic iron.

containing or yielding metal.

Textiles .

a yarn or fiber made partly or entirely of metal and having a metallic appearance.

a fabric made of such a yarn or fiber.