Iridescently: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.