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
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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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The bar cart is forged from solid teak wood, fitted with brass hardware, and sports a silvery wash that pairs well with neutral and colorful furnishings alike.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Full, partial Soil Type: Average, well-draining Soil pH: 6.0-7.8
The soft, plush leaves of lamb's ear give texture and a silvery sheen to the garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Full, partial Soil Type: Average, well-draining Soil pH: 6.0-7.8
The soft, plush leaves of lamb's ear give texture and a silvery sheen to the garden.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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