# silvery

/ˈsɪɫvɝi/ (US) · /sˈɪlvəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/silvery
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having a pale, grayish color that looks like silver. You use this to describe things like hair, water, or light.

For teachers: having a pale, grayish color resembling silver; reflecting light in a pale, metallic way.

## Examples

- The old man has silvery hair.
- The lake looked silvery under the moonlight as the waves reflected the stars.
- The silvery mist that rolled in from the valley made the ancient stone walls appear even more mysterious and weathered than they actually were.

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