Dragonfly (Noun)
Meaning
Slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A dragonfly landed delicately on a nearby lily pad, its wings glimmering in the sunlight.
- Dragonflies flitted about the pond, preying on unsuspecting mosquitoes and other small insects.
- The iridescent colors of the dragonfly's wings reflected the sun's rays as it hovered in mid-air.
- Children gathered around the edge of the pond to watch a group of dragonflies dart and weave through the air.
- A dragonfly perched on a long blade of grass, its large compound eyes ever-watchful for potential prey.