Iridescent

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɪdəsənt/

Definitions of iridescent

adjective showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Example Sentences

A1 The iridescent butterfly fluttered by.

A2 She wore an iridescent dress to the party.

B1 The iridescent colors of the soap bubbles fascinated the children.

B2 The lake shimmered with iridescent hues under the setting sun.

C1 The artist used iridescent paints to create a stunning masterpiece.

C2 The iridescent glow of the moonlit ocean was mesmerizing.

Examples of iridescent in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the iridescent colors of the butterfly's wings under a microscope.

informal Wow, that butterfly's wings are so shiny and iridescent!

slang Those shoes are totally iridescent, I love them!

figurative Her personality was as iridescent as the colors of a rainbow.

Grammatical Forms of iridescent

• past tense: iridesced
• plural: iridescents
• comparative: more iridescent
• superlative: most iridescent
• present tense: iridesces
• future tense: will iridesce
• perfect tense: have iridesced
• continuous tense: is iridescing
• singular: iridescent
• positive degree: iridescent
• infinitive: to iridesce
• gerund: iridescing
• participle: iridescent

Origin and Evolution of iridescent

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'iridescent' has its origins in the Latin word 'iridescere', which means 'to become rainbow-colored'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the play of colors like those of the rainbow, the word 'iridescent' has evolved to encompass a wider range of colors and effects that shimmer or change in different lights.