1. of, relating to, or resembling a peacock
Usage: formal; literary
2. having the brilliant iridescent colors of a peacock’s tail
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The pavonine display of colors in the oil slick caught everyone’s attention.
• Her dress had a pavonine sheen that changed from blue to green in the light.
• The artist used pavonine hues to create a stunning sunset painting.
• The butterfly’s pavonine wings glittered in the morning sun.
• His pavonine pride was evident as he showed off his new car.
• The pavonine feathers adorned the elaborate headdress.