adj
iridescent
Iridescent (adj) means producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
adj
1
Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
2
Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.
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Etymology
Coined around 1800, from Latin iris, iridis (“rainbow”) + -escent.
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What is the meaning of iridescent?
"iridescent" (adj) means producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
What are the different meanings of iridescent?
"iridescent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic; 2. Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.