Meaning & use
pearlescent
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Having a soft, iridescent luster resembling that of a pearl.
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The car's pearlescent white paint shimmered in the sunlight.
The shell's pearlescent interior reflected shades of pink and blue.
A note on using this word
Pearlescent is often used in marketing to describe cosmetics, paint, and finishes that have a shimmering, multicolored sheen.
Words with a similar meaning
iridescentlustrous
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Words with an opposite meaning
dullmatte
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