Chromatic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /krō-ˈma-tik/ chro·mat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Chromatic

Chromatic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale
  2. characterized by frequent use of accidentals
  3. of or relating to color or color phenomena or sensations

Chromatic (noun)

  1. accidental

Chromatic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists"

    similar: colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
    related: iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, tricolor, two-tone, two-toned
    opposite: colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
    near: achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chromatic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chromatic:

colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chromatic

Words with the opposite meaning of Chromatic:

colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid

Related Words for Chromatic

iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted

Near Antonyms of Chromatic

achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Word Forms of Chromatic

Derived words: chromatically (adverb), chromaticism (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Chromatic

borrowed from Medieval Latin chrōmaticus, borrowed from Greek chrōmatikós "of color (in rhetoric), of the chromatic scale," from chrōmat-, chrôma "skin, complexion, color, the chromatic scale" + -ikos -ic:1 -chrome

First known use: 1630

Words & Phrases Containing Chromatic

chromatic aberration, chromatic scale

Frequently Asked Questions about Chromatic

What does "Chromatic" mean?

"Chromatic" means of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or giving all the tones of the chromatic scale.

What is another word for "Chromatic"?

Other words for "Chromatic" include colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic and polychrome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chromatic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chromatic"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chromatic". Common alternatives include colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic and rainbow.

What is the opposite of "Chromatic"?

Antonyms of "Chromatic" include colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored and solid. Near antonyms include achromatic, bleached, decolorized and faded.

How do you use "Chromatic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chromatic" in a sentence: "the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists".

Is "Chromatic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chromatic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chromatic"?

"Chromatic" is pronounced /krō-ˈma-tik/ and divided into syllables as chro·mat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Chromatic"?

"Chromatic" comes from borrowed from Medieval Latin chrōmaticus, borrowed from Greek chrōmatikós "of color (in rhetoric), of the chromatic scale," from chrōmat-, chrôma "skin, complexion, color, the chromatic scale" + -ikos -ic:1 -chrome. First known use: 1630.