Synonyms for Iridescent & Similar Words

Definition of 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"

10 synonyms found

Writing tips for "iridescent"

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"Iridescent" in song lyrics

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  • "faux glaze iridescent"
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