polychrome

UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/

Translations

polychromeadjective
more polychrome
Comp.
most polychrome
Super.
UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/
The museum displayed a polychrome sculpture from the Renaissance period.
В музее была выставлена полихромная скульптура эпохи Возрождения.
polychromenoun
polychromes
pl
UK
/ˈpɒlɪkrəʊm/
US
/ˈpɑːlɪkroʊm/
The ancient statue was restored to its original polychrome.
Древняя статуя была восстановлена до своей первоначальной полихромии.
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’

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.