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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These slender, silvery fish—which average just 2.5 inches long—are found only in California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Moira Donovan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025 The variegation gives plants a silvery effect, while long aching foliage adds plenty of texture to the garden. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 July 2025 The aluminum chassis is available in shades of blue: Ice Blue, which is more of a silvery color, and Midnight Blue, the darker, blue-gray finish used on our review model. Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025 And our nails weren't spared from the shiny, silvery trend. Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 July 2025 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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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