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silvery

/ˈsɪl.vər.i/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈsɪl.vər.i/

Describes something that resembles or is reminiscent of silver, often in color, luster, or sound.

ruОписывает что-то, напоминающее серебро или ассоциирующееся с ним, часто по цвету, блеску или звучанию.esDescribe algo que recuerda a la plata o se asocia con ella, a menudo por su color, brillo o sonido.frQualifie quelque chose qui rappelle l'argent ou qui lui est associé, souvent par la couleur, l'éclat ou le son.deBeschreibt etwas, das an Silber erinnert oder damit verbunden wird, oft in Bezug auf Farbe, Glanz oder Klang.ptDescreve algo que lembra prata ou está associado a ela, geralmente pela cor, pelo brilho ou pelo som.zh形容某物像银一样,或与银有关,常用于颜色、光泽或声音。arوصف لما يشبه الفضة أو يرتبط بها، غالبًا في اللون أو اللمعان أو الرنين.

  1. Resembling silver B1 formal

    Having an appearance or quality that is reminiscent of silver, such as a shiny, metallic look.

    • The moonlight cast a silvery glow on the lake.
    • Her dress had a beautiful silvery fabric that shimmered in the light.
    • The old mirror had a silvery frame that was slightly tarnished.

    ruСеребристыйesPlateadofrargentédeSilbrigptPrateadozh银色的arفضي اللون

    Synonyms: argentargentinegrayish-whitemetallicpearlyshinysilversilvern

  2. White lustrous sheen B1 formal

    Having a bright, reflective, white or grayish-white surface that shines like polished silver.

    • The fish had silvery scales that sparkled under the sun.
    • His hair had turned a silvery white with age.
    • The clouds had a silvery edge as the sun set behind them.

    ruСеребристыйesDe brillo plateadofrReflet blanc lustrédeSilbrigptPrateadozh银色的arفضي لامع

    Synonyms: argentgleamingglisteningglossylustrouspearlyshinysilvern

    Antonyms: darkdullmatte

  3. Lustrous gray color B2 formal

    Covered with or tinged with a color that resembles silver, often a soft, shiny gray.

    • The silvery leaves of the olive tree rustled in the breeze.
    • She painted the room a soft silvery gray.
    • The cat had a silvery coat that looked almost blue in the light.

    ruСеребристыйesColor gris plateadofrArgentédeSilbrigptPrateadozh银色的arفِضّيّ اللون

    Synonyms: argentargentinesilversilver-graysilvern

  • silverier comparative form
  • silveriest superlative form