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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

COLOR CHANGING LIZARDB2

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.

Common phrases: green chameleon, pet chameleon, chameleon skin

CHANGEABLE PERSONC1

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.

Similar words: Zelig

Common phrases: political chameleon, social chameleon, a real chameleon

adjective

CHANGING COLORC2

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.

Similar words: color-changing

Common phrases: chameleon paint, chameleon finish, chameleon coating

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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