chatoyant

adjective

Definition of chatoyantnext
as in varicolored

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  1. multicolored
  2. colorful
  3. polychromatic
  4. variegated
  5. iridescent
Adjective
  • Her signature style is unusually androgynous for India: a man’s Nehru-style jacket and tunic, with a multicolored turban wrapped around her head.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • On another wall is Catlett’s lithograph Angela Libre, 1972, a multicolored portrait of Davis in which her face is repeated six times.
    Leilah Babirye, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of multicolored
Adjective
  • Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • The iridescence of a scarab beetle’s back — symbolic in many cultures — inspired the Nefertiti model, embroidered with polychromatic crystals, rhinestones and sequins.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Definition of polychromatic
Adjective
  • Two good varieties are ‘Bicolor,’ a variegated plant that has deep green leaves banded with white edges, and ‘Magenta’ which has dark green leaves with magenta edges.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Several variegated forms are available with bright gold or cream accents.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of variegated
Adjective
  • Other celebs made waves not just with the iridescent finish of eyeshadow, but with its placement, too.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The shells of ammonites shine in iridescent red, blue, orange and green caused by reflection of light from the layers of aragonite and eons of pressure.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of iridescent
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