Pearlescent (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a play of lustrous rainbow colors; "an iridescent oil slick"; "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"; "a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sunlight hitting the delicate seashells brought out their pearlescent hues, reminding me of mother-of-pearl.
- A fine, pearlescent glaze gave the artist's pottery a sophisticated look that blended tradition and innovation.
- Looking closely at the iridescent abalone shell revealed pearlescent patterns with lustrous blue undertones that captivated observers.
- Sunlit water sprayed across a partially oiled rock gave it an ethereal pearlescent luster as the ripples settled and reflected the evening light.
- Inside the naturally formed hollow onyx geode glittered a pearlescent layer giving that rock exquisite ornamental value when revealed through precision cutting and polishing.