Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nacreous
Adjective
/ˈneɪkriəs/
Definition
Relating to or resembling nacre; lustrous and iridescent like mother-of-pearl.
Examples
- The nacreous layer of the shell gleamed in the sunlight.
- She admired the nacreous sheen of the fish scales in the aquarium.
Meaning
Describes something that has a pearly or shiny appearance, often seen in certain shells or fish.
Synonyms
- Iridescent
- Pearly
- Lustrous
