pewtery
- adjective
- /ˈpjuːtəri/
:
peltre
- The artist used a pewtery paint to create a subtle metallic effect on the sculpture.
It's kind of like a pewtery copper, if that makes any sense.
- It's kind of like a pewtery copper, if that makes any sense.
Examples
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She wore a dress in a pewtery shade that matched her silver accessories perfectly.
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It's kind of like a pewtery copper, if that makes any sense.
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The vase has a beautiful, pewtery finish that gives it an antique look.
Synonyms
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1.0
A light gray color with a shiny metal look
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1.0
Not bright or shiny with weak colour
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5.4
A dark gray color with a blue metallic shine
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3.5
A dark grey color with a slight blue or purple tone
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7.2
Not shiny and showing little energy or life
A dull grey-blue color like old metal
A dark gray color like the stone slate
Having the gray color or look of stone
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Etymology
Pewtery comes from the metal pewter plus the ending -y, which means 'like'. So something described as pewtery looks 'like pewter' — a dull gray, soft metallic shine.