ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Iridescent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Iridescent is an adjective meaning (not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.

Meaning

(not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.

More Meanings

  1. Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.

Example Sentences

iridescent glow
iridescent glaze
iridescent sheen
iridescent appearance

Synonyms for iridescent

Depending on context, synonyms include bright, chatoyant, nacreous, opaline, pearlescent, opalescent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include colorful, colourful, bright, opalescent, opaline, chatoyant.

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