silvery
adjective
sil·very
ˈsil-v(ə-)rē 
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
Synonyms
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.
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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
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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
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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silvery
adjective
sil·very
ˈsilv-(ə-)rē
1
: having a shine like silver
2
: containing or consisting of silver
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