CHROMATIC Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

chromatic

adjective

krō-ˈma-tik

Definition of chromatic

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 The containers themselves nest together nicely from largest to smallest on top, creating a lovely chromatic gradient. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Pastel shades can usually read springtime, but a high-shine chromatic topper gives this look an edgy vibe that any Leo will appreciate. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026 In the glare of the intense summer sun, the Indian Pacific had a reflective, chromatic glow. — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Visionary Colors is all about chromatic audacity, with gemstones being the major focus. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chromatic

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Adjective

The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
But after the governor declared war on rainbows, making the nonsensical argument that colorful crosswalks were somehow dangerous, the state had tried to hide the evidence of its earlier position.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of colorful

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

Comparing election outcomes across various tallying methods provides a better understanding of functions and counting techniques.

— Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The video captured the couple on various vacations and day-to-day life together up to their wedding day.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

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