opaline

adjective
UK: /ˈəʊ.pə.laɪn/
US: /ˈoʊ.pə.laɪn/

  1. Having a milky iridescence, like that of an opal.

    1. The vase has an opaline sheen.
    2. The morning light cast an opaline glow across the still surface of the lake.

Synonyms

iridescent milky pearly
opaline noun

  1. A type of translucent or opaque glass with a milky appearance.

    1. She collected antique opaline.
    2. The antique shop specialized in selling various forms of opaline glass from the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "opaline" is /ˈəʊ.pə.laɪn/ in British English and /ˈoʊ.pə.laɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opaline": iridescent, milky, pearly.

Example usage of "opaline": "The vase has an opaline sheen.". More examples on the page.