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iridescent

 

[ ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

colorful appearance

Iridescent refers to a surface that shows luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. This phenomenon is often seen in certain shells, soap bubbles, and some birds' feathers.

Synonyms

luminous, opalescent, shimmering

Examples of usage

  • The soap bubble had an iridescent sheen.
  • Her dress shimmered with iridescent colors under the light.
  • The peacock displayed its iridescent feathers proudly.

Translations

Translations of the word "iridescent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iridescente

🇮🇳 इंद्रधनुषी

🇩🇪 irideszent

🇮🇩 iridescent

🇺🇦 райдужний

🇵🇱 irydyscencyjny

🇯🇵 虹色の

🇫🇷 iridescent

🇪🇸 iridiscente

🇹🇷 gökkuşağı renkli

🇰🇷 무지개빛의

🇸🇦 قزحي

🇨🇿 iridescentní

🇸🇰 iridescentný

🇨🇳 虹彩的

🇸🇮 iridescenten

🇮🇸 regnbogaflott

🇰🇿 кемпірқосақ түсті

🇬🇪 ყვითელი

🇦🇿 gökqurşağı rəngində

🇲🇽 iridiscente

Word origin

The word 'iridescent' comes from the Latin 'iris,' which means rainbow. The term was first used in English in the early 19th century. The root 'iris' is also related to the Greek word for the rainbow and is often associated with the goddess Iris, who was the personification of the rainbow in ancient Greek mythology. The concept of iridescence refers to the optical phenomenon where the color of an object changes depending on the angle of the light and the observer's viewpoint. It reflects a deep-rooted appreciation of nature's beauty and complexity, symbolizing the richness and diversity of colors found in the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,532, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.