literary
1
: shiny and white or light gray in color like silver
a pond full of silvery fish
a dress of silvery gray/white silk
Silvery light reflected off the water.
2
of sound
: high, clear, soft, and pleasant
The violinist played with a bright, silvery tone.
a singer with a beautiful silvery voice
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/silvery. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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