Definition of pearly
pearlier
;pearliest
1 : resembling, containing, or adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl
2 : highly precious
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Examples of pearly in a Sentence
Her teeth were pearly white.
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Created by the original developer behind North Island in the Seychelles, and designed by the same architects, Miavana has 14 cutting-edge villas, constructed from steel, glass, and natural fabrics, that overlook the pearly beach and emerald ocean.
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Bacon drippings flavor pearly grains of einkorn cooked risotto-like with ramps and morels.
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The First One-On-One Date Rachel knows that Dean was the MVP of the cocktail party, who totally read Lee while flashing his pearly whites.
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The First One-On-One Date Rachel knows that Dean was the MVP of the cocktail party, who totally read Lee while flashing his pearly whites.
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Abalone — a kind of marine snail — is a seafood delicacy, with ornate, pearly shells used for buttons, jewelry and household decorations.
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A tray of pearly white squid, tubular and prehistoric.
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Jacey is a bright, curious kid, with pearly pink glasses and a sprinkling of freckles.
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The SmartSeries brush from Oral-B syncs to your phone to give you professional advice on how to take good care of your pearly whites.
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First Known Use of pearly
15th century
PEARLY Defined for English Language Learners
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: having the shiny, white color of pearls
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pearlier
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: 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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