chameleon
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kəˈmiliən/ · UK /kəˈmiːliən/
chameleon means: A lizard that can change its skin color and catches insects with a long tongue.
noun
A lizard that can change its skin color and catches insects with a long tongue.
- The chameleon caught a fly.
- Chameleons can move their eyes separately.
- A small chameleon sat on the branch.
Someone who easily changes their behavior, views, or appearance to suit different people or situations.
- He is a political chameleon.
- As a social chameleon, she fits into almost any group.
- The actor became a chameleon, changing completely for each role.
adjective
Changing color when the light, temperature, or viewing angle changes.
- The car has chameleon paint.
- Its chameleon finish looks blue from one angle and purple from another.
- They tested a chameleon coating on the metal.
Questions about chameleon
What does chameleon mean?
A lizard that can change its skin color and catches insects with a long tongue.
What is chameleon in other languages?
Türkçe: bukalemun · Español: camaleón · Français: caméléon · Deutsch: Chamäleon · Italiano: camaleonte · 日本語: カメレオン
How do you pronounce chameleon?
In American English /kəˈmiliən/; in British English /kəˈmiːliən/.
How do you use chameleon in a sentence?
The chameleon caught a fly. Chameleons can move their eyes separately.
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