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Definition of iridescent

iridescent

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/
ir · i · des · cent
Adverb:iridescently
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iridescent Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles, like the colors of a rainbow or a soap bubble.

Example

"The beetle's shell was an iridescent green that shifted to violet in the sunlight."

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• Rhymes for iridescent

• Nearby Words

ire
ireland
iridescence
iridescent
iris
irish moss
irk

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from Latin iris (stem irid-), meaning 'rainbow' (from Ancient Greek Iris, the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods), combined with the suffix -escent.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iridescent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iridescent
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