Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Having a pearlescent finish.

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  • adjective Made to resemble pearl

Etymologies

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pearl +‎ -ized

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Examples

  • Well, on the plus side, it does come with pearlized pins.

    Regretsy – Be Smine 2010

  • The three rag-suited Zobos were being tended by four of their ilk, this set wearing Lee jeans, work boots, and plaid cotton shirts with pearlized buttons.

    Silver Zombie Carole Nelson Douglas 2010

  • The shoulder wrap neckline point in the photo looks like individualized rhinestoned sequined or pearlized leafings that can be layered on organza attached as to the bodice and the front curve.. so elegant.

    Ava and Lana BFF - A Dress A Day 2009

  • It has pearlized sequins and gold beads—a lot of the first ladies liked beads and shimmery stuff, including my favorite dress, one that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • It has pearlized sequins and gold beads—a lot of the first ladies liked beads and shimmery stuff, including my favorite dress, one that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • It has pearlized sequins and gold beads—a lot of the first ladies liked beads and shimmery stuff, including my favorite dress, one that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • It has pearlized sequins and gold beads—a lot of the first ladies liked beads and shimmery stuff, including my favorite dress, one that belonged to Jackie Kennedy.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • She glides to the podium, perfect in every way, from the toes of her green pearlized kid shoes, to the elegant full length Thai silk ceremonial vest, to the top of her jade tiara.

    Over herez… - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008

  • And I like this color because it's basically a pearlized flesh tone, very subtle, although I now plan to invest in some wilder colors.

    Archive 2008-08-01 Susan Palwick 2008

  • And I like this color because it's basically a pearlized flesh tone, very subtle, although I now plan to invest in some wilder colors.

    A Completely Frivolous Post Susan Palwick 2008

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