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silvery

adjective sil·very \ˈsil-v(ə-)rē\

: shiny and white or light gray in color like silver

of sound : high, clear, soft, and pleasant

Full Definition of SILVERY

: having the luster of silver

: having a soft high clear musical tone <a silvery voice>

: containing or consisting of silver

— sil·ver·i·ness noun

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14th century

Synonyms: argentine, grayish, leaden, pewter, silver, gray, slate, slaty (also slatey), steely

SILVERY Defined for Kids

adjective sil·very \ˈsil-və-rē\

: shiny and medium gray <a silvery fish>

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