silver
silver Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Made of, relating to, or resembling silver, particularly in its shiny grayish-white color.
"She drove a sleek silver car that gleamed under the streetlights."
Denoting a twenty-fifth anniversary, typically of a marriage or an important historical event.
"The couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a large gathering of friends and family."
Having a clear, ringing, and melodious sound.
"The soprano's silver voice resonated beautifully throughout the concert hall."
• noun
A precious shiny grayish-white transition metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47, known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity.
"The artisan crafted a delicate necklace out of sterling silver."
Household utensils, tableware, or cutlery made of or plated with silver.
"We need to polish the silver before the guests arrive for the dinner party."
Coins or currency made of silver or a similar-looking metal.
"He reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of silver to pay for the newspaper."
• verb
To coat or plate the surface of a material with silver or a silver-like substance, such as in the making of mirrors.
"The manufacturer will silver the back of the glass to create a highly reflective mirror."
To become gray or silvery-white in color, typically referring to hair as a person ages.
"His hair began to silver nicely at the temples as he entered his late forties."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'seolfor', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zilver' and German 'Silber'.
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