argent

/ärˈʒɑ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

silver, esp. in the form of coins, bullion, or plate

“The museum’s collection included a valuable piece of argent jewelry.”

2. noun

money, esp. in the form of coins or banknotes

“The businessman invested his argent in various stocks and bonds.”

3. noun

a color between white and gray, reminiscent of silver

“The artist used a range of colors, from argent to gold, in her painting.”

4. noun

a chemical element of atomic number 47, a white, lustrous, soft, ductile, and malleable transition metal

“The scientist studied the properties of argent in the lab.”

5. adjective

relating to or resembling silver

“The argent fabric of the dress sparkled in the light.”

6. adjective

having a color or sheen like silver

“The argent hair of the horse caught the sun’s rays.”

Synonyms

  • money
  • silver

Antonyms

  • destitution
  • poverty