1. showing luminous colors that seem to change from different angles

Examples

• The soap bubble displayed beautiful iridescent colors in the sunlight.
• Oil spills on wet pavement often create iridescent patches.
• The hummingbird's feathers were iridescent green and blue.
• She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled under the stage lights.
• The beetle's shell had an iridescent quality that made it appear almost metallic.
• Abalone shells are prized for their iridescent inner surface.