pearly

IPA/ˈpɜːli/
KK[pˈɚli]IPA/ˈpɜːrli/

pearly — adjective

  • pearlypositive
  • pearliercomparative
  • pearliestsuperlative

1. having a soft, pale colour with a gentle shine, similar to the inside of a pearl

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having a soft, pale colour with a gentle shine, similar to the inside of a pearl shell

例句

Shanti wore a beautiful pearly necklace to her sister's wedding ceremony.

collocation: pearly necklace / pearly jewellery

The inside of the seashell had a smooth, pearly surface that caught the light.

collocation: pearly surface

同義詞
  • lustrous

    describes any soft, gentle shine; less specific to white colour and pearl-like appearance

  • iridescent

    suggests shifting rainbow colours rather than a single pale, soft shine; more dramatic and less subtle than pearly

  • milky

    describes a white, opaque appearance without the shine that pearly implies

反義詞
  • dull

    having no shine or brightness at all

  • matte

    deliberately flat and non-reflective finish, the opposite of the gentle shine of pearl

文法句型

pearly + noun (describing colour or shine)

用法筆記

Describes appearance and colour, not the material itself — a pearly object looks like pearl but may not contain any real pearl. Frequently used with nouns for teeth (pearly whites), jewellery, seashells, skin, and soft pale colours.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a pearly bracelet' (meaning the bracelet is made of real pearls).
✅She bought a pearl bracelet.
💡'pearly' describes the look, not the material. A pearly bracelet has a shine like pearl but may be made of glass or plastic.