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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Adjective

The beach and hillsides around it have a long and colorful history.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The British broadcaster has done away with the graphic, colorful eye logo and replaced it with a more realistic eye as the new image for the reality TV competition.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Oyster shells—colored brown, gray, or white externally—have the roughest texture of the three bivalves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of colored

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The varied multi-pool complex with a firepit anchors the property with appealing amenities for every age.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 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

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