Nacreous

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.kri.əs/

Definitions of nacreous

adjective relating to or resembling nacre; lustrous and iridescent like mother-of-pearl

Example Sentences

A1 The nacreous shell of the oyster was shiny and smooth.

A2 She admired the nacreous sheen of the pearl necklace.

B1 The artist used nacreous paint to create a shimmering effect on the canvas.

B2 The nacreous clouds in the sky reflected the colors of the sunset.

C1 The nacreous quality of the fabric added a touch of elegance to the evening gown.

C2 The nacreous luster of the moonlit sea was a sight to behold.

Examples of nacreous in a Sentence

formal The nacreous sheen of the pearl caught the light beautifully.

informal Wow, that pearl has a really cool nacreous shine to it.

slang Check out the bling on that nacreous necklace!

figurative Her eyes had a nacreous quality, reflecting wisdom and depth.

Grammatical Forms of nacreous

• past tense: nacreoused
• plural: nacreouses
• comparative: more nacreous
• superlative: most nacreous
• present tense: nacreous
• future tense: will nacreous
• perfect tense: have nacreoused
• continuous tense: is nacreousing
• singular: nacreous
• positive degree: nacreous
• infinitive: to nacreous
• gerund: nacreousing
• participle: nacreoused

Origin and Evolution of nacreous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nacreous' originates from the Latin word 'nacrum' which means mother-of-pearl.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the iridescent luster of mother-of-pearl, 'nacreous' has evolved to also refer to anything resembling or having the qualities of mother-of-pearl, such as certain clouds or clouds with an iridescent appearance.