silver

silver - Dictionary definition and meaning for word silver

Definition
(noun) a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
Synonyms : ag , atomic number 47
Definition
(noun) coins made of silver Definition
(noun) a light shade of grey Definition
(noun) silverware eating utensils
Synonyms : flatware
Definition
(noun) a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
Synonyms : silver medal
Definition
(verb) coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam
Example Sentence
  • silver the necklace
Definition
(verb) make silver in color
Example Sentence
  • Her worries had silvered her hair
Definition
(verb) turn silver
Example Sentence
  • The man's hair silvered very attractively
Definition
(adj) made from or largely consisting of silver
Example Sentence
  • silver bracelets
Definition
(adj) having the white lustrous sheen of silver
Synonyms : silvern , silvery
Example Sentence
  • a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap
  • repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen
Definition
(adj) of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver
Synonyms : argent , silverish , silvery
Example Sentence
  • silvery hair
Definition
(adj) expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
Example Sentence
  • able to dazzle with his facile tongue
  • silver speech

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