me·tal·lic 
/məˈtælɪk/ adjective
/məˈtælɪk/ adjective 1 [more metallic; most metallic] : resembling metal: such as a : shiny like metal
▪ a metallic blue color ▪ We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
b : tasting like metal
▪ The medicine has a metallic taste. 2 : made of metal or containing metal
▪ metallic threads ▪ Silver is a metallic element. 3 [more metallic; most metallic] : having a harsh sound
▪ a metallic [=grating] voice ▪ the metallic screech of the car's brakes
▪ a metallic blue color ▪ We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
b : tasting like metal
▪ The medicine has a metallic taste.
▪ metallic threads ▪ Silver is a metallic element.
▪ a metallic [=grating] voice ▪ the metallic screech of the car's brakes
