Pearlish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like a pearl; pearly.

    "In the pearlish half-light he made an apologetic smile and scrutinized the violin from the top and then both sides."

Synonyms

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iridescentmoirenacreousopalescentpearlypearly

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"In the pearlish half-light he made an apologetic smile and scrutinized the violin from the top and then both sides."

Etymology

From pearl + -ish. Piecewise doublet of pearlesque.

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