chromatic

adjective

krō-ˈma-tik How to pronounce chromatic (audio)
Definition of chromaticnext
as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors the strikingly chromatic paintings of Matisse and the other Fauvists

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Recent Examples of chromatic His lines frequently featured syncopation, chromatic passing tones, and unexpected rhythmic accents, giving Motown songs their distinctive sense of movement and groove. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Picture lots of neon, elaborate chromatic costumes and stripper poles. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Mirror-like shine isn’t reserved solely for chromatic styles. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 Pigment analysis with Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) identified the painting techniques and the chromatic palette, highlighting the use of cinnabar, as per the study. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromatic
  1. colored
  2. colorful
  3. varied
  4. rainbow
  5. various
Adjective
  • Rust-colored brick buildings, quiet neighborhoods, and remnants of mills and factories speak to the region’s rich industrial history.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek shade whenever possible.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • What to do nearby Marrakech—one of the most dynamic, colorful, historic, lively, and hedonistic cities in Morocco—is five minutes away, and within walking distance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • Under that push, the studio has been assembling a slate built around varied stories, established talent and broad audience reach.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Officials at Gustavo Fricke Hospital said five people — including two babies — were admitted with various traumatic injuries that were not life-threatening.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of various

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