Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Given, like the chameleon, to frequent change; inconstant; fickle.

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  • adjective Resembling a chameleon: readily changing color or other attributes

Etymologies

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chameleon +‎ -ic

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Examples

  • Look for the show to introduce a recurring villain described as a chameleonic one-man crime syndicate.

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  • In light of all this, one can surely understand why many citizens and the international community has welcomed the deal with what one can aptly describe as chameleonic caution.

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  • In the future, the Green Beret command hopes to develop "chameleonic" suits that change colors so soldiers will still be camouflaged as they move from one background to another.

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  • The device is described as "chameleonic" because it is able to alter its physical appearance, like a chameleon.

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  • The device is described as "chameleonic" because it is able to alter its physical appearance, like a chameleon.

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  • Take Kristin Cavallari: Seeing her in front rows across New York, K. Cav was a walking billboard for celebrity as chameleonic model -- ladylike at Luca Luca, Parisienne at Malandrino and punky-girly at Betsey Johnson.

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  • His was a multiple nature, chameleonic and irresponsible.

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  • His was a multiple nature, chameleonic and irresponsible.

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  • Take Kristin Cavallari: Seeing her in front rows across New York, K. Cav was a walking billboard for celebrity as chameleonic model -- ladylike at Luca Luca, Parisienne at Malandrino and punky-girly at Betsey Johnson.

    Chloé Harris: Celebs Strip Down Post-Fashion Week Chloé Harris 2010

  • Take Kristin Cavallari: Seeing her in front rows across New York, K. Cav was a walking billboard for celebrity as chameleonic model -- ladylike at Luca Luca, Parisienne at Malandrino and punky-girly at Betsey Johnson.

    Chloé Harris: Celebs Strip Down Post-Fashion Week Chloé Harris 2010

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