Definition of Silver lining
a situation which may seem depressing, glum or hopeless but there seems to be a possibility of something good to come out of it
Examples of Silver lining in a sentence
After the student realized she was failing four courses at her high school, there was a silver lining when she became aware that each course was offering extra credit. 🔊
Even in the midst of her severe depression, Sally saw a silver lining when her first grandchild was born. 🔊
While observing the brutal destruction and damage caused by the powerful tornado, a silver lining was noticed when no one got hurt. 🔊
“Even the worst situations have a silver lining,” said the optimistic woman, “because nothing can be totally terrible.” 🔊
The only silver lining that could be seen from the school shooting was that the people in the community who were once divided are now coming together. 🔊
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