adularescent Definition
- 1exhibiting a milky iridescence
- 2having a play of colors like that of the moonstone
Using adularescent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adularescent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The adularescent surface of the moonstone is highly valued in jewelry.
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The soap bubbles were adularescent in the sunlight.
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The oil slick on the water had an adularescent sheen.
adularescent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for adularescent
Origins of adularescent
from Latin 'adulari', meaning 'to flatter'
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Summary: adularescent in Brief
'Adularescent' [ˌædʒələˈresnt] is an adjective used to describe something that exhibits a milky iridescence or has a play of colors like that of the moonstone. It is often used to describe surfaces or materials that reflect light in a way that creates a shimmering effect, as in 'The soap bubbles were adularescent in the sunlight.'
