Iridescence (Noun)
Meaning
The visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence as it fluttered in the sunlight, its colors shifting from blue to green to gold.
- The opal's iridescence was mesmerizing, its milky surface glimmering with a kaleidoscope of colors that seemed to change with every movement.
- The soap bubbles floating in the air displayed a beautiful iridescence, their delicate surfaces reflecting a rainbow of colors as they drifted lazily to the ground.
- The peacock's feathers were renowned for their stunning iridescence, their intricate patterns and colors seeming to shift and change as the bird moved.
- The mother-of-pearl shell glowed with a soft iridescence, its surface shimmering with a subtle play of colors that seemed to emanate from within.