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

In a sea of prismatic high points during Sunday's show, a quieter moment stands out. —Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026

Then there is the shop’s prismatic collection of staples, melted and tempered in-house into bonbons and chocolate bars. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026

Ford said the facility remains on track to begin manufacturing LFP prismatic battery cells this year to power Ford’s upcoming midsize electric truck, to be built at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky in 2027 and to be the first model on the new Universal EV Platform. —Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026

This prismatic purple offers prime real estate for tropical flowers and amber accents. —Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 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