nacreous
nacreous · more nacreous · most nacreous
Of, or resembling nacreOf, or resembling nacre (mother of pearl).
/ˈneɪ.kɹi.əs/
Meaning
2 sensesOf, or resembling nacre (mother of pearl).
consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
Exhibiting lustrous or rainbow-like colors.
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
Forms
more nacreous, most nacreous| Comparative | more nacreous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most nacreous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- having a play of lustrous rainbow colors:iridescentopalescentopalinepearlescent
Word family
5 related wordsDerivednacreous cloud
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form