prismatic

adjective

pris·mat·ic | \priz-ˈma-tik

Definition of prismatic

1 : relating to, resembling, or constituting a prism

2a : 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

Other Words from prismatic Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about prismatic

Keep scrolling for more

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

Whenever the models blinked or turned their heads, their lids and cupid's bows simultaneously reflected green, gold, and pearl — all thanks to prismatic shadows from Pat McGrath Labs' new Mothership V: Bronze Seduction Palette. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Pat McGrath Made Holographic No-Makeup Makeup Happen at the Anna Sui Spring 2019 Show," 11 Sep. 2018 Constructed inside of a ship, the labyrinthine installation is a series of rooms decked out in prismatic hues and touchable textures. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "Inside the maximalist, kaleidoscopic interiors of Verner Panton," 4 Sep. 2018 Handstands and guns appear, ghostly music, exigency — the passage bursts with vernacular gumption, prismatic parlance. — Simone White, New York Times, "Poem: From ‘We Are Here to Slow Time’," 13 June 2018 Layering and blending this way builds a prismatic effect with no striping or harsh transitioning. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Colorist Hannah Edelman Kicks Off Pride Month With a Gorgeous Gradient Rainbow Hair Color," 4 June 2018 Designers, including the costume jeweler Roxanne Assoulin to the luxury label Ippolita, are eschewing the category’s classic gold-silver-and-diamond palette in favor of something more prismatic. — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, "How to Be a Poolside Pinup," 27 June 2018 The takeaway is two-fold: bold and prismatic makeup is made even better when tailored to personality, and sometimes, a strategic showing is destined to leave onlookers wanting more. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Lady Gaga's Next Level Makeup Trick Is So Good, You May Miss It," 29 May 2018 First one to get those new, prismatic wine glasses? — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "7 Secrets HomeGoods Employees Won't Tell You," 21 May 2018 The foursome has an amiable mix of technical precision, expressivity, and an ability to turn on a dime that beautifully animates Shaw’s prismatic tendencies. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, "Calidore String Quartet makes gorgeous Philadelphia debut in Caroline Shaw works," 14 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prismatic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.