prismatic

adjective

Simple meaning

Varied or brilliant in color.

Pronunciation

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prihzmatik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

pɹɪzˈmætɪk

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Definition

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adjective

Separated or distributed by, or as if by, a transparent prism; formed by a prism; varied or brilliant in color.
Of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
Of or pertaining to a prism; having the form of a prism; containing one or more prisms.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency: Rare

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Separated or distributed by, or as if by, a transparent prism; formed by a prism; varied or brilliant in color.

Used this way, prismatic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Positive
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Moderate
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: Positive and appreciative
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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prismatic coloursprismatic colorsprismatic compassprismatic structureprismatic spectrumprismatic effectprismatic formprismatic layer

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Synonyms

Sense: separated or distributed by or or as if by

colorful

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