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
Synonyms of silvery
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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The silvery curl of the crescent moon will hang low over the western horizon as the sun slips from view, less than 5 degrees to the upper left of the Beehive star cluster, which is also known as Messier 44, or Praesepe.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The silvery foliage is meant to be brushed against, releasing its floral perfume.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
During the winter, the tree maintains its appeal with an elegant, arching form and smooth, silvery-gray bark featuring unique ridges.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Texas sage rounds out the list, thriving in extreme heat and dry conditions with silvery foliage and purple blooms that often follow summer rains.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The silvery foliage is meant to be brushed against, releasing its floral perfume.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
During the winter, the tree maintains its appeal with an elegant, arching form and smooth, silvery-gray bark featuring unique ridges.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Texas sage rounds out the list, thriving in extreme heat and dry conditions with silvery foliage and purple blooms that often follow summer rains.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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