1. a slender insect with four narrow wings that are held vertically when at rest, typically found near water

Examples

• The damselfly landed delicately on the lily pad.
• Unlike dragonflies, damselflies fold their wings back when resting.
• We spotted several blue damselflies hovering over the pond.
• The damselfly’s iridescent wings caught the sunlight beautifully.
• Damselflies are often confused with dragonflies but are generally smaller.
• The children watched the damselfly dart between the cattails.
• A bright green damselfly perched on the edge of the fountain.