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

Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026

Yellow variegation ages to creamy white against silvery leaves. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Its green leaves have a silvery underside for beautiful dimension, while the flowers are white, showy, and fragrant. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026

Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

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