Someone or something that has magnetism has unusual, powerful, and exciting qualities which attract people to them.
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
Later, she would describe his magnetism as irresistible.
...the extraordinary magnetism the music seemed to have.
Synonyms: charm, appeal, attraction, power More Synonyms of magnetism
2. uncountable noun
Magnetism is the natural power of some objects and substances, especially iron, to attract other objects towards them.
magnetism in British English
(ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm)
noun
1.
the property of attraction displayed by magnets
2.
any of a class of phenomena in which a field of force is caused by a moving electric charge
See also electromagnetism, ferromagnetism, diamagnetism, paramagnetism
3.
the branch of physics concerned with magnetic phenomena
4.
powerful attraction
Derived forms
magnetist (ˈmagnetist)
noun
magnetism in American English
(ˈmægnəˌtɪzəm)
noun
1.
the property, quality, or condition of being magnetic
2.
the force to which this is due
3.
the branch of physics dealing with magnets and magnetic phenomena; magnetics
4.
power to attract; personal charm or allure
5. Obsolete
hypnotism
Examples of 'magnetism' in a sentence
magnetism
Natural ability and magnetism only get you so far.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
My own personal magnetism did not seem to come into it.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Her personal magnetism was considered a further security risk.
Jane Dunn ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2003)
Her personal magnetism is crucial to the piece.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They transform voltage by changing electricity to magnetism and back again.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Your natural magnetism is shining like a beacon and beckoning others to you like moths to a flame.
The Sun (2015)
You are entering a period when you will emit such strong personal magnetism that no one will be able to resist you.
The Sun (2016)
That's the trouble with my raw animal magnetism.
The Sun (2013)
There's clearly no doubting her personal magnetism.
The Sun (2016)
He undoubtedly has personal magnetism.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A common system of measurement was needed because physicists from at least four different countries had helped uncover the properties of electricity and magnetism.
Andro Linklater MEASURING AMERICA (2002)
Using personal magnetism as a means of getting things done is, to me, manipulation.
Christianity Today (2000)
Its popularity stemmed from Stack's own personal magnetism.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It's my pulse, my power my magnetism.
The Sun (2006)
He has lit up these Games with his power, magnetism and sheer presence.
The Sun (2012)
Still, there is no denying the magnetism and power of its incredible stars, who were greeted with a rapturous ovation at the end.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
magnetism
British English: magnetism NOUN
person Someone or something that has magnetism has unusual, powerful, and exciting qualities which attract people to them.
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
American English: magnetism
Brazilian Portuguese: magnetismo
Chinese: 魅力
European Spanish: magnetismo
French: magnétisme
German: Anziehungskraft
Italian: magnetismo
Japanese: 魅力
Korean: 마음을 끄는 힘
European Portuguese: magnetismo
Latin American Spanish: magnetismo
British English: magnetism NOUN
metalMagnetism is the natural power of some objects and substances, especially iron, to attract other objects toward them.
...his research in electricity and magnetism.
American English: magnetism
Brazilian Portuguese: magnetismo
Chinese: 磁力
European Spanish: magnetismo
French: magnétisme
German: Magnetismus
Italian: magnetismo
Japanese: 磁気
Korean: 자성
European Portuguese: magnetismo
Latin American Spanish: magnetismo
(noun)
Definition
powerful personal charm
There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
Synonyms
charm
He was a man of great distinction and charm.
appeal
It was meant to give the party greater public appeal.
attraction
It was never a physical attraction, just a meeting of minds.
power
draw (informal)
The draw of India lies in its beauty.
pull
No matter how much you feel the pull of the past, try to look to the future.
spell
The King also falls under her spell.
magic
The singer believes he can still regain some of his old magic.
fascination
She had a charm and fascination all of her own.
charisma
He does not have the charisma to inspire people.
attractiveness
Physical attractiveness can play a major part in how we react to people.
allure
It's a game that has really lost its allure.
enchantment
The campsite had its own peculiar enchantment.
hypnotism
drawing power
seductiveness
mesmerism
captivatingness
Seeglamour
Synonyms of 'magnetism'
magnetism
Explore 'magnetism' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of attractiveness
Physical attractiveness can play a major part in how we react to people.
Synonyms
seductiveness,
appeal,
beauty,
charm,
good looks,
fairness,
allure,
magnetism,
desirability,
loveliness,
prettiness,
gorgeousness,
handsomeness,
pulchritude (formal, literary),
winsomeness,
comeliness,
engagingness,
glamorousness or glamourousness,
likableness or likeableness,
prepossessingness,
takingness,
winningness
in the sense of charisma
Definition
the quality or power of an individual to attract, influence, or inspire people
He does not have the charisma to inspire people.
Synonyms
charm,
appeal,
personality,
attraction,
lure,
allure,
magnetism,
force of personality,
mojo (slang)
in the sense of draw
Definition
a person, place, show, or event that attracts a large audience
The draw of India lies in its beauty.
Synonyms
appeal,
interest,
pull (informal),
charm,
attraction,
lure,
temptation,
fascination,
attractiveness,
allure,
magnetism,
enchantment,
enticement,
captivation,
temptingness
in the sense of enchantment
The campsite had its own peculiar enchantment.
Synonyms
charm,
fascination,
delight,
beauty,
joy,
attraction,
bliss,
allure,
transport,
rapture,
mesmerism,
ravishment,
captivation,
beguilement,
allurement
in the sense of fascination
She had a charm and fascination all of her own.
Synonyms
attraction,
pull,
spell,
magic,
charm,
lure,
glamour,
allure,
magnetism,
enchantment,
sorcery
in the sense of magic
Definition
any mysterious or extraordinary quality or power
The singer believes he can still regain some of his old magic.
Synonyms
charm,
power,
glamour,
fascination,
magnetism,
enchantment,
allurement,
mojo (slang)
in the sense of pull
Definition
the power to attract attention or support
No matter how much you feel the pull of the past, try to look to the future.