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

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

The foliage now is gorgeous with silvery tall stems. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

With flower hues ranging from white to deep cobalt blue, and silvery foliage, this colorful perennial is a showstopper. —Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026

The aluminum chassis has a sleek, silvery look, and the monitor is sturdy, finely crafted, and well-proportioned. —Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 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