prismatic

adjective

pris·​mat·​ic priz-ˈma-tik 

1

: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism

2

a

: formed by a prism

b

: resembling the colors formed by refraction of light through a prism

prismatic effects

3

: highly colored : brilliant

prismatic lyrics

4

: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism

prismatic crystals

prismatically

priz-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of prismatic

• colorful
• colored
• varied
• rainbow

Examples of prismatic in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

His Centre Street studio’s new faux Chanel outpost is prismatic in a few ways, including the fact that his space is a short walk to Canal Street where counterfeit goods are sold in abundance. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The fusing of realist horror with a fantastical device allows for a kind of prismatic re-seeing in the way of a parable. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

The exterior emphasizes a forward-leaning silhouette, expansive glazing for clear lines of sight and stylish, prismatic shapes. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Well emphasized that the real test is proving it can be used to consistently manufacture high-quality prismatic cells. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prismatic

• asthmatic
• chromatic
• climatic
• dogmatic
• dramatic
• ecstatic
• emphatic
• erratic
• eustatic
• fanatic
• hepatic
• lymphatic

Medical Definition

prismatic

adjective

pris·​mat·​ic priz-ˈmat-ik 

1

: relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism

2

: formed by a prism

3

: having such symmetry that a general form with faces cutting all axes at unspecified intercepts is a prism

prismatic crystals