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pearly

/ˈpɛəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does pearly mean?

adjective

Having a smooth, lustrous, and often iridescent appearance, like the inside of a pearl. Resembling or suggesting pearls, especially in being smooth and lustrous.

Example

"The pearly light of dawn crept over the horizon."

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