prismatic
[priz-mat-ik]
adjective
of, relating to, or like a prism.
formed by or as if by a transparent prism.
spectral in color; brilliant: prismatic colors.
highly varied or faceted: a prismatic existence.
Sometimes pris·mat·i·cal.
Origin of prismatic
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Related Words for prismatic
pearly, shimmering, lustrous, motley, psychedelic, kaleidoscopic, disparate, mottled, checkered, gaudy, vivid, splashy, vibrant, multicolored, bright, flashy, rich, hued, conglomerate, rainbowExamples from the Web for prismatic
Contemporary Examples of prismatic
Each telling brings new details or perspective, making the book both repetitive and prismatic.
She talks in a prismatic way that I find perfect for the telephone—a back and forth of recognitions, observations, and phrases.
Terry Tempest Williams Talks About Her New Book, ‘When Women Were Birds’Susan Salter Reynolds
May 22, 2012
Historical Examples of prismatic
Through his prismatic glasses Kingozi could see every detail plainly.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Iridicolor: any color so broken up as to reflect the prismatic hues.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
The spray caught the sun and the prismatic colors added to the scene.
Old Rail Fence CornersVarious
In the gray Trant atmosphere she flashed with prismatic fires.
The Long RunEdith Wharton
And, by the way, why in Heaven's name 'a prismatic compass'?
The Riddle of the SandsErskine Childers
prismatic
adjective
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