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opalescent Synonyms

Another word for opalescent

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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing a milky, shifting play of colors like that of an opal; iridescent.

Usage Example

"The antique vase was made of iridescent glass that shimmered with pale blues and pinks in the sunlight."

Strongest
iridescent
opaline
pearlescent
Strong
nacreous
pearly
shimmering
lustrous
prismatic

Opposites of opalescent

The opposite of opalescent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

matte
dull
lusterless
flat
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• Nearby Words

opacity
opah
opal
opalescent
opaque
opaquely
opaqueness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opalescent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opalescent
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