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- [ney-kree-uh s]
- /ˈneɪ kri əs/
- /ˈneɪkrɪəs/
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- [ney-kree-uh s]
- /ˈneɪ kri əs/
Definitions of nacreous word
- adjective nacreous of or relating to nacre. 1
- adjective nacreous resembling nacre; lustrous; pearly. 1
- noun nacreous Of, or resembling nacre (mother of pearl). 1
- adjective nacreous relating to or consisting of mother-of-pearl 0
- adjective nacreous having the lustre of mother-of-pearl 0
- adjective nacreous of or like nacre 0
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Origin of nacreous
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; nacre + -ous
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Parts of speech for Nacreous
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nacreous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nacreous
adj nacreous
- pearly — like a pearl, especially in being white or lustrous; nacreous: her pearly teeth.
- shimmering — a quivering or vibrating motion or image as produced by reflecting faint light or heat waves.
- lustrous — having luster; shining; luminous: lustrous eyes.
- opalescent — exhibiting a play of colors like that of the opal.
- polychromatic — having or exhibiting a variety of colors.
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