silvery

[sil-vuh-ree]

adjective

1. resembling silver; of a lustrous grayish-white color.

   the silvery moon.

2. having a clear, ringing sound like that of silver.

   the silvery peal of bells.

3. containing or covered with silver.

   silvery deposits.

silvery

/ ˈsɪlvərɪ /

adjective

1. of or having the appearance of silver

   the silvery moon

2. containing or covered with silver

3. having a clear ringing sound

Other Word Forms

• silveriness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of silvery¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; silver + -y ¹

Example Sentences

From her home deep in Upper Coquetdale, Sam Wood squints into the sun as she looks up the narrow silvery road which winds up the valley where many farming families have lived for generations.

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The silvery mutton chops peeking out from beneath a weather-beaten train engineer’s cap.

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He lacked the abrasiveness or gruffness found in many metal singers, opting instead for a theatrical melodic yowl with silvery overtones.

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Known for his trademark silvery shoulder-length hair, he was the "best dressed man in town", according to his friend Victor Spence.

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Morris’ silvery moon was a place of mystery and wonder.

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