silver

UK
/ˈsɪl.vər/
US
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/

Translations

silvernoun
silvers
pl
The necklace was made of pure silver and sparkled in the sunlight.
Le collier était en argent pur et brillait au soleil.
Additional translations
médaille d'argentDans le contexte sportif.
argentPour une teinte ou une couleur argentée.
argentDans le sens monétaire ou historique.
silveradjective
more silver
Comp.
most silver
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪl.və/
US
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
The silver moonlight cast a magical glow over the landscape.
Le clair de lune argenté projetait une lueur magique sur le paysage.
Additional translations
d'argentPour indiquer la matière ou l'apparence métallique.
d'argentPour une célébration du 25e anniversaire de mariage.
silververb
silvered
Past Simple
silvered
Past Participle
silvering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪl.vər/
US
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
The artisan decided to silver the jewelry to give it a shiny finish.
L'artisan a décidé d'argenter les bijoux pour leur donner une finition brillante.
argenterAu sens de rendre argenté ou brillant.
The moonlight silvered the surface of the lake, creating a magical scene.
Le clair de lune a argenté la surface du lac, créant une scène magique.
Additional translations
grisonnerPour les cheveux ou les traits qui deviennent gris avec l'âge.
Synonyms
plate (with silver)
coat with silver
gild with silver
make silver-colored
silver over
gray (make gray)
grey (make grey)

Definitions

silvernoun
A precious metal with a shiny, white appearance, often used in jewelry, coins, and tableware.
The necklace was made of pure silver and sparkled in the sunlight.
Tableware made of or coated with silver, such as cutlery and dishes.
The family heirloom included a set of silver that was used on special occasions.
A medal awarded for second place in a competition.
She was thrilled to win the silver in the 100-meter dash at the national championships.
A color resembling that of polished silver, often used to describe a metallic grayish-white hue.
The car was painted a sleek silver, giving it a modern and stylish look.
Coins made of silver, or money regarded in terms of silver currency.
The colonists preferred to trade in silver rather than barter goods.
silveradjective
Having a shiny gray-white color like that of silver.
The silver moonlight cast a magical glow over the landscape.
Made of or resembling silver, especially in color or luster.
She wore a silver dress that sparkled under the lights.
Relating to or denoting a 25th anniversary.
They celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a grand party.
silververb
To coat or cover with a layer of silver.
The artisan decided to silver the jewelry to give it a shiny finish.
To make something appear shiny or silvery in color.
The moonlight silvered the surface of the lake, creating a magical scene.
To become, or cause to become, gray or silvery in appearance, especially as a result of aging.
Her dark hair gradually silvered at the temples.