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marmoreal

/mɑrˈmɔriəl/
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Anything marmoreal is smooth and white or otherwise characteristic of marble, like a pale face or a tombstone.

Marmoreal is an old-fashioned, fancy word for "marble-like." It describes anything that resembles marble in appearance or quality. This could be a statue with a polished, smooth surface or an elegant building with marble-like columns. You can use the adjective to describe people as well — especially if they're a bit pale or rigid in appearance.

Definitions of marmoreal
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or characteristic of marble
    synonyms: marmorean
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