Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

silver-lining

noun

/ˈsɪlvər ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

Definition

A silver lining is a hopeful or positive aspect in a difficult or challenging situation.

Examples

After losing her job, she found a silver lining in starting her own business.
The rain canceled our picnic, but the silver lining was that we got to spend more time together at home.

Meaning

The term is often used to signify that even in bad circumstances, there can be something good that comes out of it or a positive viewpoint to consider.