a. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. a. Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian. a. Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism; as, the magnetic metals. a. Endowed with extraordinary personal power to excite the feelings and to win the affections; attractive; inducing attachment. a. Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism, so called; as, a magnetic sleep. See Magnetism.