POLYCHROMATIC Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

polychromatic

adjective

ˌpä-lē-krō-ˈma-tik

Definition of polychromatic

as in colorful

marked by a variety of usually vivid colors a polychromatic tropical bird

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Recent Examples of polychromatic Denali National Park Alaska Spanning 6 million acres of wilderness and containing polychromatic ridgelines, boreal forest, and the tallest mountain in North America (at 20,237 feet), Denali National Park inspires awe like nowhere else. — Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025 From natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks. — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024 The colorful sculptures are massive and yet almost seem to float, made up of shining polychromatic bands that twist and coil through space. — CBS News, 4 May 2024 Alternatively, why not trade the theatre's drama for the polychromatic streets of Barrio Logan? — Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for polychromatic

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One Baguette is covered in a kaleidoscopic geometric pattern of colorful beads; another resembles a tiny textile artwork in dusty pink, green, and turquoise.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Mexico’s Jorge Campos became almost as famous for his wildly colorful uniforms as his saves.

— Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The brand, designed by Vincenzo Castaldo, is known for its vibrant colored gemstone jewels, chunky gold designs and bold, unconventional volumes.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of colored

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Ravens famously accompany Odin in Norse mythology, while ravens and crows play important—and varied—roles in the traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
In some initial results, dead fish collected from the mass mortality events showed consistently high levels of PHV, the department said in a statement, while live fish that were examined had varied levels of the virus.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of varied

Adjective

Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

Definition of rainbow

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