silvery

adjective

sil·​very ˈsil-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce silvery (audio)
1
: having the luster of silver
2
: having a soft high clear musical tone
a silvery voice
3
: containing or consisting of silver
silveriness noun

Examples of silvery in a Sentence

a pond full of silvery fish a dress of silvery gray silk Silvery light reflected off the water. The violinist played with a bright, silvery tone. a singer with a beautiful silvery voice
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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Valentino resort 2025, look 62 Photo: Ola Rindal / Courtesy of Valentino The semi-sheer floor-length dress is festooned with scalloped tiers, embellished with silvery sequins and rhinestones. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 The full foliage on this fake tree includes realistic needles in blue-green and silvery hues paired with light brown stems, just like an authentic Blue Spruce. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 Drawing attention to her hands with the jewelry brand's striking bone cuffs and rings, Gomez pulled everything together with a fresh, silvery manicure. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2024 Taking design cues from the original 1940s Trésors, the watch features an elegant 40 mm steel case, a domed silvery dial, white-gold accents, and a date window at six o’clock. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silvery 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of silvery was in the 14th century

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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

silvery

adjective
sil·​very ˈsilv-(ə-)rē How to pronounce silvery (audio)
1
: having a shine like silver
2
: containing or consisting of silver

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