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polychrome

/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/

/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/

polychromeadjective

more polychrome

Comp.

most polychrome

Super.

/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/

/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/

Translations

полихромный

The museum displayed a polychrome sculpture from the Renaissance period.

В музее была выставлена полихромная скульптура эпохи Возрождения.

Additional translations

многоцветный

разноцветный

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

polychromenoun

polychromes

/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/

/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/

Translations

полихромия

The ancient statue was restored to its original polychrome.

Древняя статуя была восстановлена до своей первоначальной полихромии.

Definitions

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

polychromed

Past Simple

polychromed

Past Participle

polychroming

Gerund

/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/

/ˈpɑːlikroʊm/

Used, especially in the arts, meaning ‘to decorate or paint in several colours’

Definitions

To decorate or colour (an object, surface, etc.) in several different colours.

The artisans carefully polychromed the wooden statues for the festival.