iridescent
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British pronunciation
/ˌɪɹɪdˈɛsənt/

Definition & Meaning of "iridescent"in English

iridescent
01

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors

02

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

example
Examples
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.
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