silvery
UK: ˈsɪlvəri | US: ˈsɪlvəri
adj. resembling or characteristic of silver in color or shine
adj. having a clear, soft, metallic tone (e.g., voice or sound)
The word "silvery" combines "silver," derived from Old English seolfor (related to Germanic silubr and Proto-Indo-European arg-, meaning "shiny or white metal"), with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives denoting resemblance or quality. The suffix traces back to Old English -ig, used to create descriptive terms (e.g., "stony," "hairy"). "Silvery" emerged in Middle English to describe objects or sounds mimicking silver’s lustrous or tonal qualities, reflecting a straightforward morphological blend.
The moon cast a silvery glow on the lake.
Her silvery laughter echoed through the room.
The artist used silvery paint to highlight the sculpture.
The old recording had a faint, silvery quality.
Frost left a silvery sheen on the grass at dawn.