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

Its lacy, silvery foliage is complemented by bluish violet flowers. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026

Many types of lungwort grow leaves which are frequently splashed with silvery white speckles for extra interest in the shady part of the garden. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026

Gene had a pretty dope, flashy, silvery jacket, maybe gold. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026

Covered in silvery industrial panels, with a door that closes flush against the façade, the four-story building stands out for its museumlike minimalism. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Apr. 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