pearlescent

adjective

pearl·​es·​cent ˌpər-ˈle-sᵊnt How to pronounce pearlescent (audio)
Synonyms of pearlescentnext
: 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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Light pink pearlescent French tips are perfectly accompanied by small pearl stones. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026 Chanel nail artist Betina R. Goldstein uses a pearlescent powder to give nude nails a shimmery iridescent shine before placing real freshwater pearls all over. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025 Gleaming in the boughs were pearlescent apples. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Earlier this month, a traffic stop led Florida police to discover brightly colored candy reminiscent of pearlescent gumballs that field tested for fentanyl, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2025 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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