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 of prismatic

• colorful
• colored
• varied
• rainbow

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

Offers greater energy density LMR prismatic cells are engineered to disrupt that equation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

The next iteration replaced the sea foam with prismatic and floral elements. — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The new cylindrical cells provide a 20 percent increase in energy density compared to the prismatic cells used in the Gen5 batteries. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

His Centre Street studio’s new faux Chanel outpost is prismatic in a few ways, including the fact that his space is a short walk to Canal Street where counterfeit goods are sold in abundance. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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