1. of, relating to, or resembling metal; having the properties or appearance of metal
Usage: literary or formal; less common than 'metallic'
2. containing or made of metal
Usage: archaic or poetic

Examples

• The sculpture had a cold, metalline quality that reflected the harsh gallery lighting.
• Her voice took on a metalline tone as she spoke through the microphone.
• The artist used metalline paints to create a shimmering effect on the canvas.
• The ancient artifact bore metalline traces of its original gilding.
• The composer incorporated metalline sounds into the orchestral arrangement.