silveriness

silveriness
silver ► NOUN 1) a precious greyish-white metallic chemical element. 2) a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver. 3) coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver. 4) silver dishes, containers, or cutlery. 5) household cutlery of any material.
► VERB 1) coat or plate with silver. 2) provide (mirror glass) with a backing of a silver-coloured material in order to make it reflective. 3) (with reference to hair) turn or cause to turn grey or white.
● be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth — Cf. ↑be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
● every cloud has a silver lining — Cf. ↑every cloud has a silver lining
● the silver screen — Cf. ↑the silver screen
DERIVATIVES silveriness noun silvery adjective.
ORIGIN Old English.

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  • silveriness — noun see silvery …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • silveriness — noun The state or condition of being silvery …   Wiktionary

  • silveriness — n. state of having a silver coloring; clarity, lucidity, ringing quality (of a sound) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • silveriness — sil·ver·i·ness …   English syllables

  • silveriness — ˈsilv(ə)rēnə̇s noun ( es) : the quality or state of being silvery …   Useful english dictionary

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  • silvery — adjective Date: 14th century 1. having the luster of silver 2. having a soft high clear musical tone < a silvery voice > 3. containing or consisting of silver • silveriness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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