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silvery

[ˈsɪlvəri]

silvery Definition

  • 1resembling or having the luster of silver
  • 2having a clear, ringing tone

Using silvery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "silvery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The moon cast a silvery light on the water.

  • Example

    Her silvery voice was perfect for singing lullabies.

  • Example

    The silvery leaves of the olive tree shimmered in the sunlight.

silvery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for silvery

Antonyms for silvery

Phrases with silvery

  • a fish with shiny scales that reflect light like silver

    Example

    The trout is a silvery fish found in many rivers and streams.

  • a clear, ringing laughter that sounds like silver bells

    Example

    Her silvery laughter filled the room and made everyone smile.

  • gray or white hair that shines like silver

    Example

    Her grandmother had beautiful silvery hair that she always wore in a bun.

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Summary: silvery in Brief

The term 'silvery' [ˈsɪlvəri] describes something that resembles or has the luster of silver, such as the silvery leaves of an olive tree. It can also refer to a clear, ringing tone, as in 'Her silvery voice was perfect for singing lullabies.' Other examples include 'silvery fish,' which have shiny scales that reflect light like silver, and 'silvery laughter,' which is a clear, ringing laughter that sounds like silver bells.

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