Iridescent Meaning in English
word
ˌɪɹəˈdɛsənt
ir-uh-DESS-uhnt
ˌɪɹɪdˈɛsənt
ir-id-DESS-uhnt
Definition
Showing many bright colors that seem to change when looked at from different angles, like a soap bubble or a peacock feather.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal, descriptive, or literary language. Common to describe surfaces that shimmer with rainbow-like colors, e.g., 'iridescent bubbles' or 'iridescent wings.' Do not confuse with 'shiny' (just reflects light), as 'iridescent' specifically means changing colors.
Spanish: iridiscentePortuguese (BR): iridescentePortuguese (PT): iridescenteChinese (Simplified): 彩虹色的 - 五彩斑斓的Chinese (Traditional): 彩虹色的 - 五彩斑斕的Hindi: इंद्रधनुषी चमक वालाArabic: متلألئ بألوان قوس قزحBengali: রংধনুরঙা - বহুবর্ণালী (প্রতিফলিত রঙসহ)Russian: радужный - переливчатыйJapanese: 虹色の - 玉虫色のVietnamese: ánh cầu vồng - óng ánh nhiều màuKorean: 무지갯빛 - 오색찬란한Turkish: ışıltılı - gökkuşağı renkliUrdu: رنگ بدلتا ہوا - قوس قزح جیساIndonesian: berkilau warna-warni - warna-warni seperti pelangi
Example Sentences
The soap bubble looked iridescent in the sunlight.
basic
She bought a dress with iridescent colors.
basic
The fish had iridescent scales.
basic
The sky turned a soft iridescent pink after the storm.
natural
Her makeup gave her eyes an iridescent glow.
natural
I love how the sea looks iridescent at sunset.
natural