chameleon

Speech parts

1. chameleon - Noun

2. chameleon - Adjective

Meaning

A lizardlike reptile of the genus Chamaeleo, of several species, found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The skin is covered with fine granulations; the tail is prehensile, and the body is much compressed laterally, giving it a high back.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lizard reptile opportunist chamaeleon sycophant proteus quicksilver harlequin acrobat dragon cheetah iris cham moon cayman
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Antonyms

king captain foreman director manager superior
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Hypernyms

lizard individual person animal reptile soul

Hyponyms

African chameleon Chamaeleo chamaeleon Chamaeleo oweni horned chameleon

Phrases with the word

Jackson's chameleon twilight chameleon midnight chameleon Namaqua chameleon panther chameleon chameleon sand tilefish

Examples

I want to make films and write films, which will happen, I'm just taking a different route right now. I'm a bit of a chameleon with the whole entertainment industry so to speak. David Boreanaz

I think I relate to all the characters in one way or another. I'm a chameleon like that. Amber Tamblyn

I always loved how people like Jon Voight and Laurence Olivier shocked you every time they came on-screen. They were so different each time. That's what I hope to do with acting - be the chameleon and not get stuck in a type. Julia Stiles

A chameleon acquires gold. Thai Proverb

The chameleon changes color to match the earth, the earth doesn't change color to match the chameleon. Senegalese Proverb

A chameleon does not leave one tree until he is sure of another. Arabic Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Chamdo chameck Chamelea gallina chameleon mineral chameleon plant chameleon sand tilefish