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 of silvery

• 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

In 2025, Stila introduced its Chromatic Liners; Refy released the Chrome Collection, with a silvery highlighter and glitter-flecked lip gloss; MAC expanded its Dazzle franchise across eyes and lips; and Violette_FR debuted its multichrome Lune Liners. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 6 Dec. 2025

Other conifers providing year-round color would include a silvery-blue variety of giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum var. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025

Fraser Fir Dark green on top and silvery underneath, these trees have upward-turning branches that create a perfect pyramid shape. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025

Justin Vernon’s vision is expansive as ever, pairing a pensive drum track with country guitar strumming (reminiscent of his early band DeYarmond Edison) and pristine, silvery synthesizers. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 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