Silvery

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlvəri/

Definitions of silvery

adjective describing something as resembling silver in color or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The silvery moon shone brightly in the night sky.

A2 She wore a silvery dress to the party.

B1 The silvery fish glided gracefully through the water.

B2 The silvery strands of hair framed her face beautifully.

C1 The silvery hue of the metal gave the sculpture a modern look.

C2 The silvery light reflected off the surface of the lake, creating a mesmerizing effect.

Examples of silvery in a Sentence

formal The silvery moonlight illuminated the garden as the night grew darker.

informal I love how the silvery fish shimmer in the sunlight at the pond.

slang Check out that silvery sports car speeding down the highway!

figurative Her silvery voice captivated the audience during her performance.

Grammatical Forms of silvery

• past tense: silvered
• plural: silvery
• comparative: more silvery
• superlative: most silvery
• present tense: is silvery
• future tense: will be silvery
• perfect tense: has been silvery
• continuous tense: is being silvery
• singular: silvery
• positive degree: silvery
• infinitive: to be silvery
• gerund: silverying
• participle: silveryed

Origin and Evolution of silvery

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'silvery' originated from the Old English word 'seolfor', which means 'silver'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'silvery' has retained its original meaning of resembling or related to silver, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe things that are shining, bright, or lustrous.