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
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
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
These often have silvery scales and appear on your elbows, knees, back, or scalp.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 July 2025
Uncovered, the untreated natural teak will patina to a silvery gray for a more aged wash while still maintaining its modern structure.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
The flowers open silvery white, maturing to light brown.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for silvery
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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silvery
adjective
sil·very
ˈsilv-(ə-)rē
1
: having a shine like silver
2
: containing or consisting of silver
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