opalescent
adjectiveHow many syllables in opalescent?
There are 4 syllables in the word opalescent.How to pronounce opalescent:
Definition of opalescent:
- opalescent (adjective):
- reflecting an iridescent light
- having shimmering changing reflections, like opal
- adjective. having a play of lustrous rainbow colors.
Synonyms for opalescent:
bright
colorful
iridescent
lustrous
nacreous
opaline
pearlescent
pearly
polychromatic
prismatic
rainbow-coloured
rainbow-hued
shimmering
shot
Antonyms for opalescent:
apathetic
cloudy
dark
depressed
dim
dispirited
dull
gloomy
lackluster
lacklustre
lethargic
matte
normal
obscure
rough
stupid
typical
unaware
unbright
unbrilliant
unhappy
unintelligent
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