prismatic
adjective/prɪzˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,475 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a prism; displaying or producing a spectrum of brilliant colors.
Example sentence
The crystal scattered light into prismatic patterns of red, blue, and green across the ceiling.
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