silvered

Given metallic sheen

Silvered describes something coated or covered with silver, or having taken on silver's appearance.

A silvered mirror has a reflective silver backing.

Hair that has silvered has turned gray or white with age: His temples were silvered at forty.

Moonlight silvered the lake's surface.

The word often suggests elegance or the passage of time.

coated

mirror

Reflective viewing surface

metallic · chrome · nickel · galvanized · clad · anodized · tinned · lacquered · bronzed · aluminized

reflective

mirror

Reflective viewing surface

  • gleamFaint reflected light
  • glintBrief bright reflection
  • shimmerTremulous, wavering light

luster · sheen · gloss · shine · sparkle · glimmer · radiance · specular · reflection · luminous

aged

gray

Neutral achromatic hue

frosted · streaked · distinguished · mature · venerable · elderly · wizened · snowy · peppered · salt-and-pepper

vintage

antique

Old valued collectible

classic · ornate · tarnished · collectible · period · Edwardian · estate · boudoir · vanity · trinket

precious

sterling

Pure silver alloy

ingots · heirloom · treasure · fine · mint · hallmarked · purity · wealth · ornament · filigree

Categories
Opposites
surface coating/treatment

silvereduncoated

Without protective layer

bare · untreated · plain · raw · unfinished

color/appearance

silveredblack

Darkest possible hue

darkened · blackened · tarnished · dark · ebony

AGING/PATINA (for hair)

silvereddark-haired

Having black or brown locks

raven-haired · youthful · jet-black · pigmented · undyed

Phrases
Family

silver, silvery, silvers, silvering

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G