coloristic
- adjective
- /ˌkʌləˈrɪstɪk/
- US
- In his musical composition, the coloristic nuances create an immersive experience for the audience.
Examples
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Contrary to the brilliant coloristic effects he hoped to achieve, this view would hold: the faded wrecks of pictures narrated by period commentators and still visible in museums materialize an almost Faustian tale.
Academic text (2015) -
In other words, the coloristic element of Wagner is also very important.
Academic text (1998) -
The artist's latest painting showcases a stunning coloristic brilliance that draws the viewer in.
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Her use of coloristic techniques in the mural illuminates the vibrancy of the community's culture.
Synonyms
Having bright, different colors that catch the eye
Having many different bright colors
About color or hue
Having many different colors like a rainbow
Showing many colors like a bright painting or butterfly
Having parts of different bright colors
How Colorful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coloristic comes from color 'hue' and the ending -istic like in artistic, meaning 'relating to'. In art or music, something coloristic uses strong color or tone to create mood and character, so the word means 'about the use or effect of color'.