chatoyant

adjective

Definition of chatoyantnext
as in varicolored

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  1. multicolored
  2. colorful
  3. polychromatic
  4. variegated
  5. iridescent
Adjective
  • The set featured green and multicolored plaid patterning with shiny sequins giving the look an extra bold touch throughout.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here, the star was the multicolored tanager, a colorful species found only in the mountain forests of Colombia.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of multicolored
Adjective
  • Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.
    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Pioneer Woman launched bakeware, mugs, serving platters, and more with Drummond’s signature colorful aesthetic and bold patterns.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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
  • Types of Holly Used in Holiday Decor Two main types of holly with red berries shine in winter floral arrangements, wreaths and garlands, and Christmas centerpieces to bring the outside in with red, green and, in the variegated types, gold.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Tune into nature Photo: Nils Timm Channel natural elements by adding a variegated Ceppo di Gris into the surround.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of variegated
Adjective
  • The resulting iridescent shine is just the cherry on top.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In Berlin, creative director Hannah Kleeberg dipped cherries in iridescent pink syrup for glitzy dinner parties.
    Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of iridescent
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