silvery

adjective

sil·very ˈsil-v(ə-)rē

Synonyms of silvery next

: having the luster of silver

: having a soft high clear musical tone

a silvery voice

: containing or consisting of silver

silveriness noun

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 pièce de résistance is a real sparkler on top — a distinguishing feature of this location, as online reviewers have reported silvery tassels at some other restaurants. —

Linze Rice, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023 Pinto is a silvery mauve that looks gorgeous washed over lids. —

Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023 Garland Galore While a silvery garland may wrap your tree, there are few things more beautiful than a live garland. —

Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023 By noon the next day, the center’s main room had been transformed: the laminate tables were covered with silver-speckled paper tablecloths, plastic flatware was rolled in matching napkins, and there were plastic cups with silvery rims. —

Peggy Orenstein, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2023 So, what about those silvery little snail tracks often seen in the morning on our sidewalks? —

Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2023 Characterized by red, itchy patches of skin covered with silvery scales, psoriasis can cause significant discomfort and self-consciousness. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 Not a scale missing, its’ sleek, silvery appearance was similar to that of a big shad rather than an overgrown minnow. —

Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023 The fence is made from the same cedar wood as the pergola and will develop a silvery patina over time. —

Melissa Ozawa, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 See More

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