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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pearlescent

/ˈpɛəlsənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does pearlescent mean?

adjective

Having the lustrous iridescence of mother-of-pearl; shimmering with a soft, pearly light.

Example

"The pearlescent sheen on the butterfly's wings caught the sunlight."

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