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OPALESCING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word opalescing. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word opalescing. (close relations)
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opalescesopalescentopalescence

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gleaming
adjectiveadj
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• an appearance of reflected light

adjective satellite

• bright with a steady but subdued shining

glimmering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

glistening
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• reflecting light

iridescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

• having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

lustrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• brilliant

• reflecting light

radiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radiating or as if radiating light

scintillating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• brilliantly clever

• marked by high spirits or excitement

• having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• reflecting light

twinkling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

adjective satellite

• shining intermittently with a sparkling light

shimmering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a weak and tremulous light

verb

• shine with a weak or fitful light

• give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk

Best Hypernyms For OPALESCING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for opalescing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
iridesce reflect shine

Alternatives for GLEAMING

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