Pearliness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrlinəs/

Definitions of pearliness

noun the quality or state of being pearly; lustrous or iridescent appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The pearliness of the seashells caught her eye as she walked along the beach.

A2 The pearliness of the pearls in her necklace shimmered in the sunlight.

B1 The pearliness of the fabric made the dress look elegant and luxurious.

B2 The pearliness of her skin was enhanced by the soft glow of the candlelight.

C1 The pearliness of the moon reflected in the calm waters of the lake.

C2 The pearliness of her smile lit up the room and warmed everyone's hearts.

Examples of pearliness in a Sentence

formal The pearliness of the jewelry was truly exquisite, reflecting the high quality of the pearls used.

informal I love the pearliness of your new necklace, it really shines and catches the light.

slang Check out the pearliness of that bling, it's so flashy and cool.

figurative Her smile had a pearliness to it, radiating warmth and happiness to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of pearliness

• past tense: pearled
• plural: pearlinesses
• comparative: more pearly
• superlative: most pearly
• present tense: pearls
• future tense: will pearl
• perfect tense: have pearled
• continuous tense: is pearling
• singular: pearliness
• positive degree: pearly
• infinitive: to pearl
• gerund: pearling
• participle: pearling

Origin and Evolution of pearliness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pearliness' originated from the Middle English word 'perleines', which was derived from the Old French word 'perlein' meaning pearl.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pearliness' has come to be associated with the qualities of being like a pearl - smooth, lustrous, and beautiful. It is often used figuratively to describe someone or something that possesses these qualities.