perlmuttartig
mother-of-pearl-like, nacreous
adjective PERL-mut-ar-tikh Rare
Also means
having a soft iridescent lustre like mother-of-pearl
Usage Note
perlmuttartig describes a surface with the soft, milky iridescence characteristic of mother-of-pearl (Perlmutt). Used for nail varnish, button materials, skin tone in cosmetics, and certain minerals or glass finishes.
Examples
"Die perlmuttartigen Knöpfe schimmerten zart im Licht."
Natural Translation
The mother-of-pearl-like buttons shimmered delicately in the light.
Literal Translation
The mother-of-pearl-like buttons shimmered delicately in the light.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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