silvern

• Adjectif littéraire ou poétique signifiant fait d'argent ou ressemblant à l'argent ; rare en anglais moderne.

An archaic or poetic adjective meaning made of or resembling silver; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Resembling silverC2formal

   Having the appearance or qualities of silver, such as a shiny, metallic look.

   Qui ressemble à l'argent (métal)

   • The moon cast a silvern glow over the lake.
   • Her hair had a silvern sheen in the candlelight.
   • The artist used a silvern paint to highlight the clouds.

   Synonymesargentargentinesilversilvery

2. Having a white lustrous sheenC2formal

   Possessing a bright, white, and reflective quality similar to polished silver.

   d'un blanc argenté et brillant

   • The silvern scales of the fish sparkled under the sun.
   • He wore a silvern brooch that caught everyone's eye.
   • The silvern surface of the mirror reflected the room perfectly.

   Synonymesargentlustrouspearlyshinysilversilvery