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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective opaline has 1 sense
  1. iridescent, nacreous, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent - having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; "an iridescent oil slick"; "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"; "a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster"
    Antonym: dull (indirect, via bright)

Definitions from the Web

Opaline

Definition: Opaline refers to a type of glassware or ceramic material that has a translucent or iridescent appearance, resembling opal gemstones. It can also describe an opalescent color or a type of bird known for its soft, pearly plumage.

Examples

As an adjective:

  • The opaline vase glowed softly in the sunlight.
  • She wore an opaline necklace that shimmered with various hues.

As a noun (referring to glassware or ceramics):

  • The antique shop displayed a collection of opalines from the Art Nouveau period.
  • He admired the opaline tea set intricately crafted with delicate patterns.

As a noun (referring to a color):

  • The sky turned a beautiful opaline shade during the sunset.
  • The painter used opaline hues to create a dreamlike atmosphere in the artwork.

As a noun (referring to a bird):

  • The opaline parrot displayed stunning feathers with a mix of pastel colors.
  • We spotted a pair of opalines perched on a branch in the forest.

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