silver (Meaning)
silver (n)
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
coins made of silver
a light shade of grey
silverware eating utensils
a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
silver (v)
coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam
make silver in color
turn silver
silver (s)
made from or largely consisting of silver
having the white lustrous sheen of silver
of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
silver (n.)
A soft white metallic element, sonorous, ductile, very malleable, and capable of a high degree of polish. It is found native, and also combined with sulphur, arsenic, antimony, chlorine, etc., in the minerals argentite, proustite, pyrargyrite, ceragyrite, etc. is one of the noble metals, so-called, not being easily oxidized, and is used for coin, jewelry, plate, and a great variety of articles. Symbol Ag (Argentum). Atomic weight 107.7. Specific gravity 10.5.
Coin made of silver; silver money.
Anything having the luster or appearance of silver.
The color of silver.
silver (a.)
Of or pertaining to silver; made of silver; as, silver leaf; a silver cup.
Resembling silver.
Bright; resplendent; white.
Precious; costly.
Giving a clear, ringing sound soft and clear.
Sweet; gentle; peaceful.
silver (v. t.)
To cover with silver; to give a silvery appearance to by applying a metal of a silvery color; as, to silver a pin; to silver a glass mirror plate with an amalgam of tin and mercury.
To polish like silver; to impart a brightness to, like that of silver.
To make hoary, or white, like silver.
silver (v. i.)
To acquire a silvery color.
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silver Sentence Examples
- The antique store displayed a shimmering silver necklace with intricate designs.
- The silver lining of the storm was the appreciation for shelter and loved ones.
- The lunar eclipse cast an ethereal silver glow upon the sleeping town.
- The silver earrings sparkled in the sunlight, framing her radiant face.
- The silver river shimmered under the moonlight like a shimmering serpent.
- The silver-haired elder shared her wisdom and tales from a bygone era.
- The silver bullets were believed to ward off supernatural evils in folklore.
- The silver medalist stood proudly on the podium, their achievement a testament to determination.
- In the winter moonlight, the snow-covered ground resembled a vast silver tapestry.
- The silver tassels on the curtains swayed gently, creating a soft, soothing symphony.
FAQs About the word silver
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
fork,silverware, flatware, knife, cutlery, spoon,tableware, setting,silver plate, teaspoon
deep, colored, bright,rich, gay, colored, bright, rich, deep, gay
The antique store displayed a shimmering silver necklace with intricate designs.
The silver lining of the storm was the appreciation for shelter and loved ones.
The lunar eclipse cast an ethereal silver glow upon the sleeping town.
The silver earrings sparkled in the sunlight, framing her radiant face.
