pearlescent

adjective

pearl·​es·​cent ˌpər-ˈle-sᵊnt How to pronounce pearlescent (audio)
: having a pearly luster
a pearlescent lacquer
pearlescence noun

Examples of pearlescent in a Sentence

the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish
Recent Examples on the Web Lyon’s photographs, in pearlescent black-and-white, bring them to life, to the point where the images themselves seem to breathe. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 June 2024 Grande floated onto the carpet in an ethereal custom Loewe gown by Jonathan Anderson, with a pleated white skirt and shimmering sleeveless pearlescent bodice. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2024 The dress was further embellished with strings punctuated with pearlescent beads that hung off of the bodice. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 May 2024 Expect a cerulean and chrome color pallet accented by mercurial mirrors, pops of coral, and brass with surfaces lined in gray wood veneer, pearlescent shagreen, and Arabescato marble, conferring a feminine yet art deco aesthetic. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pearlescent 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pearlescent was in 1926

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“Pearlescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearlescent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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