Iridescently: meaning, definitions and examples
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iridescently
[ ษชหrษชdษหsษntli ]
visual appearance
Iridescently refers to something that exhibits a shimmering or rainbow-like play of colors that change when viewed from different angles. This quality can be seen in various natural phenomena, such as the surface of soap bubbles or the feathers of certain birds. The term is often used in art and design to describe materials that reflect light in an iridescent manner. Iridescently can also enhance descriptions of objects in literature, suggesting elegance or otherworldliness.
Synonyms
colorfully, reflectively, shimmeringly.
Examples of usage
- The peacock's feathers shimmered iridescently in the sunlight.
- The soap bubble floated away, iridescently reflecting the colors of the rainbow.
- She wore a dress that sparkled iridescently under the stage lights.
Translations
Translations of the word "iridescently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น iridescentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคฟเคกเฅเคธเฅเคเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช irideszent
๐ฎ๐ฉ iridescently
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะดะตััะตะฝัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ irydyscentnie
๐ฏ๐ต ่น่ฒใซ
๐ซ๐ท iridescemment
๐ช๐ธ iridiscente
๐น๐ท ฤฑridescent ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์ง๊ฐ๋น์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูู ูุฒุญู
๐จ๐ฟ iridescentnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ iridescentne
๐จ๐ณ ๅฝฉ่น่ฒๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ iridescentno
๐ฎ๐ธ regnbogarlita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟัาฏััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแกแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iridescent ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ iridiscente
Etymology
The word 'iridescently' derives from 'iridescent', which has its roots in the Latin word 'iris', meaning 'rainbow'. The word was first used in the late 19th century to describe the phenomenon of colors changing with the angle of light. The term has since evolved to encompass not only visual appearances akin to a rainbow but also items that exhibit similar color shifts due to surface texture or material properties. Iridescence can be seen in nature, such as in the wings of butterflies, certain gemstones, and in the materials used in various crafts and artworks. Over time, the concept of iridescence has inspired artists and designers to replicate its beauty in fabrics and lighting, further embedding the term into everyday vocabulary.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,080, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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