pearlescent

adjective

pearl·​es·​cent ˌpər-ˈle-sᵊnt 

: having a pearly luster

a pearlescent lacquer

pearlescence

ˌpər-ˈle-sᵊn(t)s 

noun

Synonyms of pearlescent

• iridescent
• opalescent
• colorful
• nacreous

Examples of pearlescent in a Sentence

the sedan comes in an array of colors, with either a metallic or pearlescent finish

Recent Examples on the Web

Casillas then swept a champagne color under her brows and a shimmery, pearlescent hue underneath her lower lashline, and paired the blue eye shadow with fluttery lashes and majorly dewy pink blush. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026

With a simple white line of polish, transform your fingertips into works of art like this pearlescent beige manicure does. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 June 2026

The pearlescent wand features a green jewel and a keychain clip. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Now, anyone with a Cash App card can pay $25 to turn that card into a pearlescent, sparkly magic wand. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pearlescent

• depressant
• fluorescent
• incessant
• putrescent
• quiescent
• senescent
• suppressant
• acquiescent
• adolescent
• arborescent
• coalescent
• convalescent