noun
- a small lizard that can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings
- a person who changes their behavior or opinions to suit different situations
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The chameleon slowly changed from green to brown as it moved across the branch.
- We watched the chameleon catch insects with its long, sticky tongue.
- Madagascar is home to many species of chameleons.
- He’s a political chameleon who adapts his views to whatever is popular.
- She was a social chameleon, fitting in perfectly with any group.
- The chameleon’s eyes can move independently of each other.