Polychromatic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌpä-lē-krō-ˈma-tik/ poly·chro·mat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Polychromatic

Polychromatic (adjective)

  1. showing a variety or a change of colors, multicolored
  2. being or relating to radiation that is composed of more than one wavelength

Polychromatic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "a polychromatic tropical bird"

    similar: chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, 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 Polychromatic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Polychromatic:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Polychromatic

Words with the opposite meaning of Polychromatic:

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

Related Words for Polychromatic

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 Polychromatic

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

Origin & Etymology of Polychromatic

poly- + chromatic:1

First known use: circa 1841

Frequently Asked Questions about Polychromatic

What does "Polychromatic" mean?

"Polychromatic" means showing a variety or a change of colors, multicolored. As an adjective, it is defined as: showing a variety or a change of colors, multicolored.

What is another word for "Polychromatic"?

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

What are different ways to say "Polychromatic"?

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

What is the opposite of "Polychromatic"?

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

How do you use "Polychromatic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Polychromatic" in a sentence: "a polychromatic tropical bird".

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

"Polychromatic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Polychromatic"?

"Polychromatic" is pronounced /ˌpä-lē-krō-ˈma-tik/ and divided into syllables as poly·chro·mat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Polychromatic"?

"Polychromatic" comes from poly- + chromatic:1. First known use: circa 1841.