silvery

• Qualifie quelque chose qui rappelle l'argent ou qui lui est associé, souvent par la couleur, l'éclat ou le son.

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

1. Resembling silverB1formal

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

   argenté

   • 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.

   Synonymesargentargentinegrayish-whitemetallicpearlyshinysilversilvern

2. White lustrous sheenB1formal

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

   Reflet blanc lustré

   • 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.

   Synonymesargentgleamingglisteningglossylustrouspearlyshinysilvern

   Antonymesdarkdullmatte

3. Lustrous gray colorB2formal

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

   Argenté

   • 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.

   Synonymesargentargentinesilversilver-graysilvern