Silvery: meaning, definitions and examples
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silvery
[ หsษชlvษri ]
color description
Silvery refers to a shiny and metallic gray-white color resembling silver. It can describe the appearance of an object, including its luster and sheen, often giving a bright and reflective quality.
Synonyms
gleaming, glittering, metallic, shiny
Examples of usage
- The silvery surface of the lake glimmered in the moonlight.
- She wore a beautiful dress that had a silvery hue.
- The spider spun a silvery web that sparkled in the sunlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "silvery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prateado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฆเฅ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช silbern
๐ฎ๐ฉ perak
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะปัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ srebrny
๐ฏ๐ต ้่ฒใฎ
๐ซ๐ท argentรฉ
๐ช๐ธ plateado
๐น๐ท gรผmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถู
๐จ๐ฟ stลรญbrnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ striebornรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ถ่ฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ srebrn
๐ฎ๐ธ silfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แชแฎแแแกแคแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ plateado
Word origin
The term 'silvery' comes from the word 'silver', which originates from the Old English 'seolfor', a word that reflects the metal's ancient and significant value. The suffix '-y' indicates that the word is an adjective, suggesting a characteristic or quality of silver. Silver itself has been used by various cultures for thousands of years, associated not only with currency and trade but also with adornment and beauty. In art and literature, 'silvery' evokes images of light and elegance, often representing purity and high value. Its use in English can be traced back to medieval times, where silver not only served a practical purpose but also symbolized wealth and status, which continues to influence how we perceive things described as 'silvery' today.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,586, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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