adj
iridescent
Iridescent (adj) means showing bright, shifting rainbow colours, like a prism.
adj
1
Showing bright, shifting rainbow colours, like a prism.
2
Shining, richly coloured, or full of brightness.
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Etymology
Coined around 1800 from Latin iris, iridis (‘rainbow’), combined with -escent.
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What is the meaning of iridescent?
"iridescent" (adj) means showing bright, shifting rainbow colours, like a prism.
What is another word for iridescent?
Other words for "iridescent" include pearlescent, nacreous, opalescent, changeable, chatoyant, shot.
What is the opposite of iridescent?
Opposites of "iridescent" include achromatic, colorless.
What are the different meanings of iridescent?
"iridescent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Showing bright, shifting rainbow colours, like a prism; 2. Shining, richly coloured, or full of brightness.
