marmoreal

[ mahr-mawr-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or like marble:

   skin of marmoreal smoothness.

marmoreal

/ mɑːˈmɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling marble

   a marmoreal complexion

Derived Forms

• marˈmoreally, adverb

Other Words From

• mar·mo·re·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of marmoreal¹

1790–1800; < Latin marmore ( us ) made of marble ( marble, -eous ) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of marmoreal¹

C18: from Latin marmoreus, from marmor marble

Example Sentences

His prophetic assurance cast a fresh shade of apprehension over her marmoreal brow.

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He was the creator of that opulent type of female beauty with marmoreal neck and bosom uberous so characteristic of Venetian art.

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In no land habitation had Mr. Prohack seen so many, or such marmoreal, or such luxurious bathrooms.

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The marmoreal and academic work seemed wonderfully warm and original in that room at Bycars.

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Gods, whom Art ever must avow, Ruled the marmoreal sky's demesne.

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