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

• chromatic
• colored
• colorful
• kaleidoscopic
• motley
• multicolored
• multihued
• polychromatic
• polychrome
• rainbow
• varicolored
• varied
• variegated
• various

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

So why not just use one big cell instead of the six separate prismatic ones? —Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025

This non-stick formula is lightweight on the skin and the prismatic pigment ensures that your lips always capture some sparkle in the light. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024

Beach London’s Semi-Permanent Dyes Elevating spring’s aesthetic through prismatic hair is Bleach London’s ultimate calling. —Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The effects are positively prismatic, especially in Sunset Ring #5. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025

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