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
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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Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Lavender may be known for its stress-relieving fragrance, but its delicate lavender, purple, blue, or white blooms and narrow silvery foliage also add a nice touch to your flower garden.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
—Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
Zendaya arrived at the Louis Vuitton Resort 2027 runway show in a silvery mini dress before later changing into a look straight from the new collection.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for silvery
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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