Metallic vs. Silver — What's the Difference?

Containing metal.

Made from silver metal.

Reflective quality.

Pertaining to silverware.

Shiny like metal.

Color of the metal silver.

Pertaining to metal.

Reflective grayish-white.

Metal-based.

Having qualities of silver.

Relating to or resembling metal or metals

Silver is a chemical element with the symbol Ag (from the Latin argentum, derived from the Proto-Indo-European h₂erǵ: "shiny" or "white") and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.

A paint, fabric, or colour with a metallic sheen

Symbol Ag A lustrous white, ductile, malleable metallic element, occurring both uncombined and in ores such as argentite, having the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of the metals. It is highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use and is widely used in coinage, photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and printed circuits. Atomic number 47; atomic weight 107.868; melting point 961.78°C; boiling point 2,162°C; specific gravity 10.50 (20°C); valence 1, 2. See Periodic Table.

Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a metal.

This metallic element as a commodity or medium of exchange.

Containing a metal

Coins made of this metallic element.

Lustrous; sparkling

A medal made of silver awarded to one placing second in a competition, as in the Olympics.

Sharp-tasting

Domestic articles, such as tableware, made of or plated with silver.

Harshly resonant

Tableware, especially eating and serving utensils, made of steel or another metal.

A yarn or fiber made of, containing, or resembling metal.

A lustrous medium gray.

A fabric, typically shiny or iridescent, made of such yarn or fiber.

A silver salt, especially silver nitrate, used to sensitize paper.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.

Made of or containing silver

Made of or containing metal.

Resembling silver, especially in having a lustrous shine; silvery.

(of a sound) Harsh, as if coming from two metals striking one another.

Of a lustrous medium gray

(of a color) Having the appearance of being of polished metal.

Having a soft, clear, resonant sound.

A metallic color.

Eloquent; persuasive

Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy.

Favoring the adoption of silver as a standard of currency

Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or metalloid; conductive of electricity; basic; forming positive ions in solution; antacid.

Of or constituting a 25th anniversary.

Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal;

To cover, plate, or adorn with silver or a similar lustrous substance.

To give a silver color to.

To coat (photographic paper) with a film of silver nitrate or other silver salt.

To become silvery.

(uncountable) A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.

Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.

Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.

Any items made from silver or any other white metal.

(uncountable) A shiny gray color.

(countable) a silver medal

Anything resembling silver; something shiny and white.

Made from silver.

Made from another white metal.

Having a color like silver: a shiny gray.

Denoting the twenty-fifth anniversary, especially of a wedding.

(of commercial services) Premium, but inferior to gold.

Having the clear, musical tone of silver; soft and clear in sound.

To acquire a silvery colour.

To cover with silver, or with a silvery metal.

To polish like silver; to impart a brightness to, like that of silver.

To make hoary, or white, like silver.

A soft white metallic element, sonorous, ductile, very malleable, and capable of a high degree of polish. It is found native, and also combined with sulphur, arsenic, antimony, chlorine, etc., in the minerals argentite, proustite, pyrargyrite, ceragyrite, etc. Silver is one of the "noble" metals, so-called, not being easily oxidized, and is used for coin, jewelry, plate, and a great variety of articles. Symbol Ag (Argentum). Atomic weight 107.7. Specific gravity 10.5.

Coin made of silver; silver money.

Anything having the luster or appearance of silver.

The color of silver.

Of or pertaining to silver; made of silver; as, silver leaf; a silver cup.

Precious; costly.

To cover with silver; to give a silvery appearance to by applying a metal of a silvery color; as, to silver a pin; to silver a glass mirror plate with an amalgam of tin and mercury.

To polish like silver; to impart a brightness to, like that of silver.

To make hoary, or white, like silver.

To acquire a silvery color.

A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

Coins made of silver

A light shade of gray

Silverware eating utensils

A medal made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition

Coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam;

Make silver in color;

Turn silver;

Made from or largely consisting of silver;

Having the white lustrous sheen of silver;

Lustrous gray; covered with or tinged with the color of silver;

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively;

If it's reflective and metal-like, it's metallic; if it mimics the specific color or is made of silver metal, it's silver.

In terms of color description, no; but when referring to items, it typically means made from silver.

Metallic refers to a finish or appearance that resembles metal, often shiny and reflective.

Yes, metallic finishes are often durable, but their longevity depends on the underlying material and usage.

Typically, items made of actual silver are more valuable than items with just a metallic finish.

Yes, silver can be considered a type of metallic finish when referring to its aesthetic qualities.

Silver can refer to the precious metal itself or a color resembling it, typically grayish-white and shiny.

No, metallic can refer to any metal-like finish, not just silver-colored items.

Yes, cars can be described using both terms, but "metallic" often refers to the finish type, while "silver" describes the color.

A metallic finish can add reflectivity and a modern touch, enhancing visual appeal.