Silvery: meaning, definitions and examples

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silvery

 

[ หˆsษชlvษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prateado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค‚เคฆเฅ€ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช silbern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ั–ะฑะปััั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ srebrny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š€่‰ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plateado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€์ƒ‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญbrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ striebornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถ่‰ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srebrn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plateado

Etymology

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.