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Opaline(OH-puh-leen)

Quick Detail: Having a milky, iridescent sheen like opal.

Definition: Opaline describes a soft glow that shifts subtly with angle and light. The effect can feel delicate, like color moving beneath a pale surface. Opaline finishes often appear calm at first glance, then reveal depth when observed longer. The word suggests beauty that is quiet but layered. It captures shimmer that doesn’t shout, only lingers.

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