Synonyms for pearlescent
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pearl-like, either in color or luster.
Example sentences
- iridescent Strangely, sliced meat can be naturally iridescent.
- opaline Something that is opaline looks like opal.
- lustrous The crown is adorned with dozens of divinely lustrous gemstones.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pearlescent | rising | |
| iridescent | rising | |
| opalescent | falling | |
| opaline | falling | |
| nacreous | falling | |
| lustrous | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- opaline3
- 8 letters
- lustrous2, nacreous
- 10 letters
- iridescent4, opalescent
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (opaline3 = 3 syllables).