SILVER
Scrabble letter values: S1I1L1V4E1R1 = 9
Definition
- adjective made from or largely consisting of silver.
- adjective having the white lustrous sheen of silver. — synonyms: silvern, silvery
- adjective of lustrous grey. — synonyms: argent, silvery, silverish
- adjective expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively. — synonyms: eloquent, facile, fluent, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken
- verb coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam.
- verb make silver in color.
- verb turn silver.
- noun a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal. — synonyms: Ag, atomic_number_47
- noun coins made of silver.
- noun a light shade of grey. — synonyms: ash_grey, ash_gray, silver_grey, silver_gray
- noun silverware eating utensils. — synonyms: flatware
- 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
Examples
- “silver bracelets”
- “a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap”
- “repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen”