Pearly

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrli/

Definitions of pearly

adjective describing something that is shiny or lustrous like a pearl

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a pearly necklace to the party.

A2 The pearly gates of heaven were said to be beautiful and welcoming.

B1 The pearly white teeth of the dentist shone brightly as she smiled.

B2 The pearly sheen of the moon reflected off the calm waters of the lake.

C1 The pearly glow of the sunrise painted the sky in hues of pink and gold.

C2 The pearly iridescence of the seashell was mesmerizing in its beauty.

Examples of pearly in a Sentence

formal The pearly gates of the palace gleamed in the sunlight.

informal She wore a beautiful pearly necklace to the party.

slang Check out those pearly whites after using that new whitening toothpaste!

figurative The pearly tears of joy glistened in her eyes.

Grammatical Forms of pearly

• past tense: pearlied
• plural: pearlies
• comparative: more pearly
• superlative: most pearly
• present tense: pearlies
• future tense: will be pearly
• perfect tense: have been pearly
• continuous tense: is being pearly
• singular: pearly
• positive degree: pearly
• infinitive: to pearly
• gerund: pearlying
• participle: pearlied

Origin and Evolution of pearly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pearly' evolved to describe something that resembles or is as beautiful as a pearl, often used to describe teeth or white objects with a shiny surface.