"opalescently" meaning in All languages combined

See opalescently on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more opalescently [comparative], most opalescently [superlative]
Etymology: From opalescent + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|opalescent|ly}} opalescent + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} opalescently (comparative more opalescently, superlative most opalescently)
  1. In an opalescent manner.
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