nacreous

• Bezeichnet etwas, das wie Perlmutt schimmert oder einen schillernden, regenbogenartigen Glanz hat.

Describes something that has the iridescent, pearly appearance of mother-of-pearl.

1. Resembling mother-of-pearlC2formal

   Having the appearance or composition of nacre, the iridescent substance lining the inner shell of some mollusks.

   Perlmuttartig

   • The nacreous layer of the shell shimmered in the light.
   • Her necklace was made of nacreous beads.
   • The artist used nacreous pigments to create a luminous effect.

   Synonymeiridescentopalescentpearly

2. IridescentC2formal

   Displaying a play of lustrous, rainbow-like colors that shift with the angle of view.

   Perlmuttartig

   • The clouds took on a nacreous quality at sunset.
   • The butterfly's wings were nacreous and beautiful.
   • Nacreous clouds are rare and form high in the atmosphere.

   Synonymeiridescentlustrousopalescentpearlescent

   Antonymedullflatmatte