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
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Bieber wore a double-breasted coatdress made of textured, pearlescent crushed velvet. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025 Etude Tear Eye Drop Liner $7 Amazon A sparkly little number, Etude's Eye Drop Liner is a nicely pigmented, pearlescent liquid liner for all-day, lid-flare. Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024 Etude Tear Eye Drop Liner $8 $7 Amazon A sparkly little number, Etude's Eye Drop Liner is a nicely pigmented, pearlescent liquid liner for all-day, lid-flare. Sarah Han, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024 Look for a pearlescent polish with a silvery cast, as opposed to one with a shimmery white finish. Allure Editors, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pearlescent

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 19 Apr. 2025.

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