Synonyms for opalescent
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.
Related words
- Phrases
- opalescent nudibranch
Example sentences
- iridescent Strangely, sliced meat can be naturally iridescent.
- pearlescent These roses have pearlescent petals.
- opaline Something that is opaline looks like opal.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| opalescent | falling | |
| iridescent | rising | |
| pearlescent | rising | |
| opaline | falling | |
| nacreous | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- opaline3
- 8 letters
- nacreous
- 10 letters
- iridescent4
- 11 letters
- pearlescent
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (opaline3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- opalescent