Definition of silvery
1 : having the luster of silver
2 : having a soft high clear musical tone a silvery voice
3 : containing or consisting of silver
silveriness
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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
14th Century
First Known Use of silvery
14th century
SILVERY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of silvery for English Language Learners
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: shiny and white or light gray in color like silver
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of sound : high, clear, soft, and pleasant
SILVERY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of silvery for Students
: shiny and medium gray a silvery fish
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