CHATOYANT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

Example: changeable taffeta; chatoyant (or shot) silk; a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "chatoyant" comes from French chatoyant.

🧩 Fun Fact

The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought thousands of French words into English overnight.