iridiate

/ˈɪrɪdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to shine with or as if with colors; to decorate with iridescent colors

“The aurora borealis iridiated the sky with vibrant hues of green and purple.”

2. verb

to give a prismatic appearance to; to make prismatic

“The crystal iridiated the light, casting a rainbow of colors on the floor.”

3. verb

to treat with or as if with iridescence

“The artist iridiated the painting with shimmering colors to create a sense of depth.”

4. verb

to cause to change color, especially to a multicolored appearance

“The opal iridiated in the light, revealing its hidden colors.”

5. noun

a thing that is iridiated or has iridescence

“The iridiate of the butterfly’s wings was breathtakingly beautiful.”

Synonyms

  • glisten
  • glitter
  • iridesce
  • sparkle

Antonyms

  • drab
  • dull
  • monochrome