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

• grey
• gray
• silver

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

silvery

adjective

sil·​very ˈsilv-(ə-)rē 

1

: having a shine like silver

2

: containing or consisting of silver