Definition

To decorate something with pearls or to make it resemble pearls.

Example

The artist decided to impearl the necklace with beautiful, shimmering gems.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw a beautiful necklace today that was impearled with tiny gems.

That sounds stunning! Do you remember where it was from?

Yeah, it was at that little boutique downtown.

I should check it out; I love pieces that are impearled like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impearl is formed from the prefix "im-" (meaning to put into or onto) and the root "pearl" (from Old French *perle*, meaning a precious gem formed within a mollusk). The word "impearl" means to adorn or decorate with pearls, or to make something resemble pearls.

Memory Tip

Think of putting pearls 'onto' something ('im-') to make it beautiful, which is what impearl means.

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