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单词 magnetism
释义

magnetism

noun

mag·​ne·​tism ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce magnetism (audio)
1
a
: a class of physical phenomena that include the attraction for iron observed in lodestone and a magnet, are inseparably associated with moving electricity, are exhibited by both magnets and electric currents, and are characterized by fields of force
b
: a science that deals with magnetic phenomena
2
: an ability to attract or charm

Synonyms

  • allure
  • animal magnetism
  • appeal
  • attractiveness
  • captivation
  • charisma
  • charm
  • duende
  • enchantment
  • fascination
  • force field
  • glamour
  • glamor
  • magic
  • oomph
  • pizzazz
  • pizazz
  • seductiveness
  • witchery
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Example Sentences

Much of his success as a politician can be attributed to his personal magnetism. she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism
Recent Examples on the Web Using basic principles, physicists have been able to calculate the color of the sky, the detailed orbits of planets, the strength of magnetism in an electron, and many other phenomena. Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 But Brandon Scott, who acts with magnetism and danger, is playing a character the movie gives the bum’s rush to. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, Clark and Aramayo are woefully miscast as Galadriel and Elrond, possessing neither the magnetism and imperiousness nor the great height elves require. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 This was either complete, delusional wishful thinking, or sheer, audacious magnetism, or a bit of both. Chris Blackwell With Paul Morley, WSJ, 12 May 2022 Taylor's lasting magnetism is, in part, due to her undeniable beauty. Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Apr. 2022 Reluctance, or the magnetism of a material, is key to this process. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022 With clear goals and a bit of creativity, McGurgan and CDE Group were able to partner with the education sector to develop something more systematic that added significant value to their talent magnetism. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Because the relationship is so one-sided for so long, Caan’s sheer magnetism and verbal dexterity are essential to making the movie work, and to make all those viewers cry along with Gale Sayers when Brian dies at the too-young age of 26. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

magnetism

noun

mag·​ne·​tism ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce magnetism (audio)
1
: a magnet's power to attract
2
: the power to attract others : personal charm

Medical Definition

magnetism

noun

mag·​ne·​tism ˈmag-nə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce magnetism (audio)
: a class of physical phenomena that include the attraction for iron observed in lodestone and a magnet, are inseparably associated with moving electricity, are exhibited by both magnets and electric currents, and are characterized by fields of force

magnetism

noun

as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • attractiveness
  • charm
  • appeal
  • fascination
  • attraction
  • charisma
  • seductiveness
  • glamour
  • allure
  • sweetness
  • animal magnetism
  • magic
  • captivation
  • pizzazz
  • witchery
  • enchantment
  • seduction
  • oomph
  • glamor
  • force field
  • pizazz
  • duende
  • desirability
  • desirableness
  • allurement
  • lure
  • delightfulness
  • agreeableness
  • pleasantness
  • pleasingness
  • sex appeal
  • niceness
  • darlingness
  • call

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repulsion
  • repulsiveness
  • unpleasantness
  • disagreeableness
  • offensiveness
  • obnoxiousness
  • distastefulness
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