opalescent
adjective
opal·es·cent
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Definition of opalescent
: reflecting an iridescent light
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Other Words from opalescent
opalescence
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opalescently
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Examples of opalescent in a Sentence
once given away as a cheap prize at carnivals, this opalescent glass is now highly prized by collectors
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Tsip is a vaguely opalescent pink, shimmering in the sunlight. — David Canfield, EW.com, "Ready for more Slayer? Get a first look at Kiersten White's next Buffy-based novel," 17 July 2019 The opalescent colors, tending toward apricot and a sort of Trumpian, fake-tan orange in his final years, feel incurably kitsch. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, "More and more people loathe Renoir. Is it time for a revival?," 25 June 2019 Something — a shimmery, opalescent something — is oozing from the cantilevered roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art. — Nora Mcgreevy, BostonGlobe.com, "Art meets marketing for the Instagram age at the ICA," 13 June 2019 This particular car, then in opalescent blue, had its star turn at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to bring attention to the Palace’s commitment to fight urban air pollution. — WSJ, "1968 Jaguar E-Type Zero: Revamping the Vintage Roadster as an Electric Car," 5 Oct. 2018 Kylie Jenner completed her head-to-toe white look with matching nails, too, opting for a set of opalescent square acrylics. — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, "VMAs 2018: All Your Favorite Stars Wore White Nail Polish," 21 Aug. 2018 The opalescent white went on as my highlight, on my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. — refinery29.com, "I Found The Palette Bella Hadid Uses To Get Her Red-Carpet Glow — & I'm Obsessed," 24 June 2018 Saluting the Balmain army Balmain also fashioned a short and sassy custom creation for Mrs. Carter out of opalescent material. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "See Beyonce's jaw-dropping, high-fashion looks from her 'On the Run II' tour with Jay-Z," 7 June 2018 For the face, Starr made an opalescent face powder called Hot and Heavy, which is a neutral tan shade with gold shimmer that can be used all over for a golden finish similar to M.A.C’s Skin Finish. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Who’s Ready for ‘Sandy Crotch’ Eye Shadow?," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'opalescent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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opalescent
adjective
opal·es·cent
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Medical Definition of opalescent
: reflecting an iridescent light
saliva is a viscous opalescent fluid
Other Words from opalescent
opalescence
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opalescently
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adverb