opaline

adjective

Meaning

Resembling opal in its milky, iridescent, or pearly appearance, especially in color or luster.

Examples

  • The artist used opaline glass to create a soft, diffused light effect in the lampshade.
  • She admired the opaline sheen on the wings of the butterfly.

Synonyms: pearly, milky, iridescent, nacreous