ˈsilv(ə)rē, -ri adjective
Etymology: silver (I) + -y
1. : having the clear musical tone of silver : resonant : soft and clear in sound
the clarinet's … tone will be muted and silvery — Roland Gelatt
the silvery tinkling of his spurs as he moved — Zane Grey
2. : resembling or having the luster of silver
repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen — American Guide Series: Michigan
a mop of silvery curls — Thomas Wood †1950
3. : full of, containing, or made of silver or something resembling silver