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rainbow

UK
/ˈreɪn.bəʊ/
US
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Translations

rainbownoun
rainbows
pl
UK
/ˈreɪn.bəʊ/
US
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/
After the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la pluie, un bel arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
Additional translations
arc-en-cielPar extension, pour une grande diversité de couleurs.
Synonyms
spectrum
arc
prism
color spectrum
band
rainbowverb
rainbowed
Past Simple
rainbowed
Past Participle
rainbowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈreɪnbəʊ/
US
/ˈreɪnboʊ/
Rare but attested verb meaning 'to color with a rainbow pattern' or 'to form a rainbow'.
The baker rainbowed the cupcakes with vibrant icing.
Le pâtissier a multicolore les cupcakes avec un glaçage éclatant.
Additional translations
iriserPour un phénomène visuel où des couleurs d'arc-en-ciel apparaissent.
Synonyms
iridesce
prismatize
opalesce
iridize
variegate
colorize
multicolor
rainbowadjective
UK
/ˈreɪn.bəʊ/
US
/ˈreɪn.boʊ/
Typically used attributively; generally treated as non-gradable, so comparative and superlative forms are not standard.
She wore a rainbow dress that brightened up the entire room.
Elle portait une robe multicolore qui éclairait toute la pièce.
Additional translations
arc-en-cielEmploi fréquent dans les contextes liés à la diversité et à la fierté LGBTQ+.
Synonyms
chromatic
multicolored
multihued
polychromatic
variegated
iridescent
prismatic
kaleidoscopic
many-colored
colorful
colourful
motley

Definitions

rainbownoun
A meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky.
After the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
A wide range or variety of related and typically colorful things.
The artist's palette was a rainbow of colors.
A fanciful or unrealistic hope or goal that is unlikely to be achieved.
He spent years chasing rainbows instead of focusing on practical plans.
rainbowverb
To color or adorn with many colors resembling those of a rainbow.
The baker rainbowed the cupcakes with vibrant icing.
To form or display a rainbow.
Spray from the fountain rainbowed in the afternoon sun.
rainbowadjective
Having a variety of colors, similar to those of a rainbow.
She wore a rainbow dress that brightened up the entire room.
Symbolizing diversity or inclusivity, often used in contexts related to LGBTQ+ pride.
The event had a rainbow theme to celebrate the diversity of the community.
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