pearly

\ ˈpər-lē

How to pronounce pearly (audio)

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pearlier; pearliest

Definition of pearly

1 : resembling, containing, or adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl

2 : highly precious

Examples of pearly in a Sentence

Her teeth were pearly white.

Recent Examples on the Web Just a few decades later, however, cats and dogs seem able to cross the pearly gates. — David Grimm, Science | AAAS, "Dogs and cats became family—and got their shot at heaven—after World War II, gravestones reveal," 26 Oct. 2020 After all, healthy pearly whites require extra-good care, and these handy teeth tools are sure to get the job done. — Lauren Dana, Allure, "Electric Toothbrushes and Water Flossers Are One Of Amazon Prime Day’s Best Deals," 13 Oct. 2020 Pick up this kit, which uses LED light to get your pearly whites even brighter, for under $30, while a gel syringe refill pack is just $16.45. — Chelsea Stone, CNN Underscored, "The best sales to shop today: Roomba, Houzz, Larq and more," 30 Sep. 2020 Sharing the stage at the Ryman Auditorium, Rhett and Pardi demonstrated a sense of swagger, with the former flashing his pearly whites on the opening verse before Pardi danced onstage with an acoustic guitar. — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, "Thomas Rhett Combines With Jon Pardi for ‘Beer Can’t Fix’ at 2020 ACM Awards," 16 Sep. 2020 Mighty Ducks actor Shaun Weiss is showing off his new teeth months after his January arrest Shaun Weiss has a fresh set of pearly whites for his new sober life. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE.com, "Mighty Ducks Star Shaun Weiss Gets New Teeth as He's Now Sober Months After Arrest," 10 Sep. 2020 So Ross refuses to pay close attention anymore to what opens those pearly gates, to what such signifiers mean about her worth. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, "Tracee Ellis Ross Felt Lost in Hollywood. Then She Changed Course.," 30 Aug. 2020 Keep your pearly whites extra bright with Crest’s whitening kit, now $20 off. — Good Housekeeping, "GH+ Member Deals & Discounts," 28 May 2020 In the span of a single scene, Byrne flaunts her range as Republican faith — taunting Gary (Steve Carell), her Democratic opponent, with nonchalant barbs before licking his face, then flashing pearly whites to the café barista. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Inside Rose Byrne's summer of radical feminists, crazy conservatives, and homemade penicillins," 14 May 2020

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“Pearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pearly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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pearly

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of pearly

: having the shiny, white color of pearls

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pearly

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pearlier; pearliest

Kids Definition of pearly

: resembling a pearl in color, shape, or luster Small pearly clouds drifted … overhead.— Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie

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