pearl Antonyms
Meaning of pearl
pearl (n)
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
a shade of white the color of bleached bones
a shape that is spherical and small
pearl (v)
gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean
pearl (n.)
A fringe or border.
A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Pearls which are round, or nearly round, and of fine luster, are highly esteemed as jewels, and compare in value with the precious stones.
Hence, figuratively, something resembling a pearl; something very precious.
Nacre, or mother-of-pearl.
A fish allied to the turbot; the brill.
A light-colored tern.
One of the circle of tubercles which form the bur on a deer's antler.
A whitish speck or film on the eye.
A capsule of gelatin or similar substance containing some liquid for medicinal application, as ether.
A size of type, between agate and diamond.
pearl (v. t.)
To fringe; to border.
To set or adorn with pearls, or with mother-of-pearl. Used also figuratively.
To cause to resemble pearls; to make into small round grains; as, to pearl barley.
pearl (a.)
Of or pertaining to pearl or pearls; made of pearls, or of mother-of-pearl.
pearl (v. i.)
To resemble pearl or pearls.
To give or hunt for pearls; as, to go pearling.
pearl Sentence Examples
- The delicate necklace was adorned with shimmering pearls that caught the light.
- Her pristine wedding gown featured intricate beadwork that resembled clusters of pearls.
- The oyster carefully nurtured the precious pearl within its shell.
- The merchant offered a pearl of great value, knowing its worth to the discerning buyer.
- The artist used crushed pearls to create a shimmering paint that captured the iridescent beauty of the sea.
- The diver's lungs ached as he searched for the elusive pearl of fortune.
- The queen bestowed upon her favorite lady-in-waiting a tiara embedded with the finest pearls.
- The rare pink pearl was a coveted treasure, sought after by collectors worldwide.
- The philosopher spoke of words as "pearls of wisdom," illuminating the path to understanding.
- In the hushed stillness of dawn, the morning dew glistened like countless pearls on the grass.
FAQs About the word pearl
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel, a shade of white the color of bleached bones, a shape that is sp
diamond, gem, jewel, accessorize, fillet, boss, fringe, dress up, trick (out), feather
display, uncover, bare, bare, simplify, strip, expose, reveal, expose, uncover
The delicate necklace was adorned with shimmering pearls that caught the light.
Her pristine wedding gown featured intricate beadwork that resembled clusters of pearls.
The oyster carefully nurtured the precious pearl within its shell.
The merchant offered a pearl of great value, knowing its worth to the discerning buyer.
