dragonfly

/ˈdræɡənflaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, iridescent insect with long, slender body and large, usually colored eyes, that has a distinctive flight, typically seen near water.

“The children watched in awe as a dragonfly landed on the surface of the pond.”

Synonyms

  • damselfly
  • libelle

Antonyms

  • non-butterfly insect
  • non-moth