Prismatic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /priz-ˈma-tik/ pris·mat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Prismatic

Prismatic (adjective)

  1. relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism
  2. formed by a prism
  3. resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism

Prismatic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors"

    similar: chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, 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 Prismatic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prismatic:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prismatic

Words with the opposite meaning of Prismatic:

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

Related Words for Prismatic

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 Prismatic

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

Word Forms of Prismatic

Derived words: prismatically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Prismatic

First known use: 1668

Frequently Asked Questions about Prismatic

What does "Prismatic" mean?

"Prismatic" means relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism. As an adjective, it is defined as: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism.

What is another word for "Prismatic"?

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

What are different ways to say "Prismatic"?

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

What is the opposite of "Prismatic"?

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

How do you use "Prismatic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prismatic" in a sentence: "with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors".

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

"Prismatic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Prismatic"?

"Prismatic" is pronounced /priz-ˈma-tik/ and divided into syllables as pris·mat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Prismatic"?

First known use: 1668.