Definition

Having a color or shine similar to silver; often used to describe things that are shiny and light gray or metallic in appearance.

Example

The silvery moonlight illuminated the path ahead.

Conversation

Look at that silvery lake in the morning light!

Wow, it really does look beautiful and peaceful.

I love how the silvery reflections dance on the water.

Me too! It makes me want to take a stroll by the shore.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Silvery → It is formed from "silver" (from Old English *seolfor*, meaning the metal silver) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "silvery" describes something that has the characteristics or appearance of silver, often implying a shiny or lustrous quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'silver' which refers to the shiny metal, and remember that 'silvery' means something that has the shiny quality of silver.

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