iridescent
1 of 1adjective/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/
Forms:more iridescent,most iridescent
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having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
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exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light
- The soap bubbles floated through the air, their iridescent surfaces catching the sunlight and casting shimmering reflections on the ground.
- The opal gemstone was prized for its iridescent sheen, which seemed to change color depending on the angle of the light.
- As the sun set over the ocean, the waves took on an iridescent glow, painting the horizon with hues of pink, orange, and purple.
- The iridescent scales of the fish caught the sunlight underwater, creating a breathtaking display of colors in the coral reef.
- The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.
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