Learn how to use the comparative “silvier” and superlative “silviest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “silvery”?

The comparative form of “silvery” is “silvier”.

Example

The moonlight reflected off the lake, making it appear silvier than usual.

Example

Her hair is silvier than her sister's.

What is the superlative form of “silvery”?

The superlative form of “silvery” is “silviest”.

Example

Among all the metals, silver is the silviest.

Example

The mirror is known for being the silviest object in the room.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with silvery, silvier, and silviest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more silvery' and 'most silvery' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, silvier and silviest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Silvery does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: SilverySilvier Superlative: SilverySilviest

Expressions with similar meanings to “silvier”

shinier

Used to describe something that reflects light in a bright and glossy manner

Example

The shinier silverware caught everyone's attention.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased shininess or brightness

Example

The more gleaming the surface, the more it reflects light.

Used to indicate something that emits or reflects a higher level of light

Example

The brighter the star, the more visible it is in the night sky.

Expressions with similar meanings to “silviest”

Similar to silviest, this emphasizes both brightness and reflectiveness

Example

Among all the gems, the diamond is the shiniest.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of shininess or brightness

Example

The most gleaming surface reflects light at every angle.

Used to describe the highest level of emitting or reflecting light

Example

The sun is the brightest object in our solar system.

Using than with comparative “silvier”

When using the comparative form silvier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her hair is silvier than her sister's." Here, than is used to show that the level of shininess in 'her' hair is greater than the level of shininess in her sister's hair.

How can I use this expression in context?

“silvier” and “silviest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Metals

    Gold is shiny, but silver is silvier.

    Gold is shiny, but silver is silvier.

  • 2Jewelry

    The necklace with the diamond pendant is the silviest piece.

    The necklace with the diamond pendant is the silviest piece.

  • 3Mirrors

    The antique mirror is silvier than the modern one.

    The antique mirror is silvier than the modern one.

  • 4Nature

    The scales of the fish were silvier under the sunlight.

    The scales of the fish were silvier under the sunlight.

  • 5Objects

    The trophy was polished to make it look silvier.

    The trophy was polished to make it look silvier.

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