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
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with its prismatic plumage, the ruby-throated hummingbird is one of our garden's most prized visitors
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Minimalistic yet vibrant, the now-iconic prismatic spectrum image and contrasting black background designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis is eye-catching and eerie.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Inside, the parlor is mostly dark with brilliant, prismatic lights beaming from the dozens of pinball machines.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Perhaps this is why Patricia Lockwood — whose first book of fiction, No One Is Talking About This, ranks among the best recent fragment novels — has mostly abandoned this approach for her prismatic second effort, Will There Ever Be Another You.
—Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Prismatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prismatic. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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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
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