pearlized

American

[pur-lahyzd] / ˈpɜr laɪzd /

adjective

resembling or made to resemble mother-of-pearl; iridescent.

pearlized buttons.

pearlized British

/ ˈpɜːlaɪzd /

adjective

having or given a pearly lustre

a pearlized lipstick

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Etymology

Origin of pearlized

First recorded in 1950–55; pearl + -ize + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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As with the R15 line, the AeroBurner, also available Jan. 9, comes with a new matte finish, "pearlized" white paint clubhead.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 16, 2013

A brightening or pearlized look? — before concocting a personal powder recipe, which can be ready in 7 to 10 business days.

From New York Times • May 6, 2013

A woman with a prolapse, a thyroid condition, an enlarged heart, an ulcerated leg that never healed, and two sets of false teeth — matte for everyday, and a pearlized set for ‘best.’

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2012

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