Definitions for iridescent

Definitions for (adj) iridescent

Main entry: iridescent, nacreous, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent

Definition: having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

Usage: an iridescent oil slick; nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl; a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster


Main entry: changeable, chatoyant, iridescent, shot

Definition: varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

Usage: changeable taffeta; chatoyant (or shot) silk; a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent


Visual thesaurus for iridescent