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iridescent

1 of 1adjective
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/
Forms:more iridescent,most iridescent
1

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

2

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.