Definition

The quality or state of having a shiny, silver-like appearance.

Example

The silveriness of the fabric made it look elegant and luxurious.

Conversation

Did you see the silveriness of the river during sunset yesterday?

Yeah, it looked so beautiful, almost magical.

I love how nature can have such a stunning silveriness at times.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel so peaceful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Silveriness → It is formed from "silver" (from Old English "seolfor", meaning the metal silver) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "silveriness" refers to the quality or state of being silver-like or having the characteristics of silver.

Memory Tip

Think of the metal 'silver' and remember that 'silveriness' means the quality of being like silver.

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