polychrome

UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/

Translations

polychromeadjective
more polychrome
Comp.
most polychrome
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/
The polychrome mural brightened the entire room with its vibrant hues.
La fresque polychrome a illuminé toute la pièce avec ses couleurs vives.
polychromenoun
polychromes
pl
UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/
polychromieArt, architecture, céramique.
The ancient vase was a stunning polychrome, featuring vibrant blues, reds, and yellows.
Le vase ancien était une polychromie saisissante, avec des bleus, des rouges et des jaunes éclatants.
polychromeverb
polychromed
Past Simple
polychromed
Past Participle
polychroming
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlikroʊm/
Used, especially in the arts, meaning ‘to decorate or paint in several colours’
The artisans carefully polychromed the wooden statues for the festival.
Les artisans ont soigneusement polychromé les statues en bois pour la fête.

Definitions

polychromeadjective
Having or exhibiting many colors.
The polychrome mural brightened the entire room with its vibrant hues.
Decorated or executed in several different colours, especially in reference to works of art, architecture, or pottery.
The cathedral’s polychrome façade draws visitors from all over the world.
polychromenoun
A work of art or an object that is decorated in several colors.
The ancient vase was a stunning polychrome, featuring vibrant blues, reds, and yellows.
A type of pottery or sculpture that is painted in multiple colors.
The museum's collection includes a rare polychrome from the early Renaissance period.
polychromeverb
To decorate or colour (an object, surface, etc.) in several different colours.
The artisans carefully polychromed the wooden statues for the festival.