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chromatic

chromatic

1 6.5
About color or hue
  • adjective
  • /krəˈmætɪk/
translation icon : cromático
  • The chromatic hues of the sunset created a breathtaking view over the ocean.

Now let's talk about the Danessa Myrick's Chrome Flakes, Chromatic Flakes.

Examples

  • Pink hides Big Bo in plain sight, calling attention to his anonymity, yet in its chromatic washes rendering him somewhat unreadable.

    Academic text (2014)

  • In this talk, an evaluation of the influence of the chromatic information on QoE of still images is presented.

    Blog text (12)

  • Here, chromatic emphasis is placed on the background plane.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Indeed, the reduction of chromatic range helps make variations in color even more powerful.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Chromatic harmony and the more complicated key relationships in the larger forms of music receive less emphasis.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The chromatic symbolism evoked in the story's title speaks of Tito's attempt to dim Luciana's brilliance.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The artist's latest painting showcases a vibrant chromatic palette that draws the viewer's attention.

  • In this design, the chromatic choices enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the room.

Synonyms

colored
vschromatic
  • US
88 1.0

Having a color, natural or added

relates to color in general rather than describing a physical state
pigmented
vschromatic
2 4.6

Having visible color on skin or a surface

focuses on color or hue generally rather than on pigment cause
chromic
vschromatic
  • Specialized
8.2

Relating to color or a change in color

is about being characterized by color or hue rather than properties
coloristic
vschromatic
  • US
7.5

Showing strong use of color in art or music

applies to color broadly in any context rather than artistic effect

Antonyms

achromatic
1 8.1

Colors that do not have any hue, like black, white, and gray

Compounds

chromatic aberration
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A problem in a camera lens that makes colored edges appear in photos

chromatic scale
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A scale of twelve notes that move by half steps within one octave

chromatic color
4.7

A color with hue such as red, not grey or black

chromatic vision
6.5

To see and tell different colors apart

How Colorful

vibrant
29 3.6
colorful
  • US
89 1.0
chromatic
1 6.5
muted
10 4.2
pale
291 1.0
colorless
  • US
12 2.9

Surface Forms

chromatic positive

Morphology

chromatic = chroma (transparent) = chromat + ic

Formed from the colour stem (chromat-) plus the productive adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to colour' is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Chromatic comes from the Greek root chroma, which means 'color'. So, when something is chromatic it is directly about color or hue.