Opalescent (adjective)

  1. Having a play of rainbow-like colors, especially an iridescent quality.
  2. Having a milky or pearly luster.

Origin:

Mid 19th century, from french opalescent, from opale "opal".

Examples:

  1. The opalescent necklace shimmered in the light.
  2. The opalescent sea shell had a beautiful, iridescent quality.
  3. The opalescent soap bubbles drifted through the air.
  4. The opalescent glass vase was filled with flowers.
  5. The opalescent butterfly wings captured the sunlight.
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