silvery

adjective

ˈsil-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce silvery (audio)
Definition of silverynext
as in gray
of the color gray a silvery metal of some kind

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Recent Examples of silvery Plus, bunnies and deer leave its minty-scented, silvery foliage and pink or purple-blue spikes of blooms alone. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 This semi-evergreen perennial has silvery green foliage and magenta blooms, can grow up to three feet tall, and thrives in a range of sun conditions. — The Spruce, 11 July 2026 The designer had also requested half-inch reveals, backed by strips of silvery metal, wherever the walls meet the floors. — Dean Kaufman, Curbed, 30 June 2026 This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for silvery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
  1. gray
  2. silver
Adjective
  • The heel and toe box of each shoe were adorned with light gray suede, a unique textural element.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, both sides are actively targeting vehicles and robots moving along these routes as part of their efforts to gain control of the gray zones.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
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  • There was no mistaking the silver-dollar-thick main beams, each stretching close to 30 inches from base to tip.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Two cars, a grey Jeep and a silver Volkswagen, were seen with bullet holes in their rear driver’s side windows.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver

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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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