: resembling, containing, or adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl
2
: highly precious
Example Sentences
Her teeth were pearly white.
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing pearly
pearly everlasting
pearly nautilus
pearly whites
pearly everlasting
pearly nautilus
pearly whites
Kids Definition
pearly
adjective
ˈpər-lē
pearlier; pearliest
: resembling a pearl in color, shape, or luster
Small pearly clouds drifted … overhead. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie