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Iridescent Definition & Meaning

iridescent
adjective
  1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent"
  2. having a play of lustrous rainbow colors; "an iridescent oil slick"; "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"; "a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster"

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  • "faux glaze iridescent"
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Frequently asked questions

What does iridescent mean?
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; "changeable taffeta"; "chatoyant (or shot) silk"; "a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent" having a play of lustrous rainbow colors; "an iridescent oil slick"; "nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl"; "a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster"
What part of speech is iridescent?
Iridescent is an adjective.
How many definitions does iridescent have?
Iridescent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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