pearlescent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pearlescent
1945–50; pearl + -escent, on the model of iridescent, opalescent, etc.
Example Sentences
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And, as she descended a grand pearlescent staircase, she suddenly disappeared through a trap door.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
“So many years I was an opening act for so many badass artists, incredible artists,” she says into her pearlescent mic, her voice drenched by the dulcet tone of deep gratitude.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
A jangling cord of pearlescent pink shells from Long Island.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
Although pearls are associated with the hue, pearlescent, that bears their name, chemical changes in the water that filters through the mollusk can alter the color of a resulting pearl.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
This one’s painted in darkly pearlescent greens, blues, and blacks.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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