Pearlescent

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrlˌɛsənt/

Definitions of pearlescent

adjective having a lustrous or shiny quality resembling that of a pearl

Example Sentences

A1 The pearlescent shell shimmered in the sunlight.

A2 She wore a pearlescent necklace that matched her outfit perfectly.

B1 The car's pearlescent paint job made it stand out on the road.

B2 The artist used pearlescent paint to create a stunning effect on the canvas.

C1 The pearlescent finish on the furniture gave it a luxurious appearance.

C2 The designer handbag had a pearlescent sheen that caught everyone's eye.

Examples of pearlescent in a Sentence

formal The pearlescent sheen of the fabric gave the dress an elegant and sophisticated look.

informal I love how the pearlescent paint on your car sparkles in the sun.

slang That pearlescent nail polish is lit!

figurative Her laughter had a pearlescent quality, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of pearlescent

• past tense: pearlescented
• plural: pearlescents
• comparative: more pearlescent
• superlative: most pearlescent
• present tense: pearlesces
• future tense: will pearlesce
• perfect tense: have pearlesced
• continuous tense: is pearlescing
• singular: pearlescent
• positive degree: pearlescent
• infinitive: to pearlesce
• gerund: pearlescing
• participle: pearlescenting

Origin and Evolution of pearlescent

First Known Use: 1921 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pearlescent' is derived from the noun 'pearl', which refers to a smooth, lustrous, variously colored mass, typically white or bluish-gray, formed within the shell of a pearl oyster or other bivalve mollusk and highly prized as a gem.

Evolution of the word: The term 'pearlescent' was first used in the early 20th century to describe a material or surface that has a lustrous, iridescent quality resembling that of a pearl. Over time, the word has come to be commonly used in various industries such as automotive and cosmetics to describe finishes or pigments that exhibit a pearlescent sheen.