prismatically
In rainbow fashion
Prismatically describes something happening through or like a prism—the triangular glass that splits white light into a spectrum of colors.
Light refracting prismatically separates into its component wavelengths.
Figuratively, to view something prismatically is to see it broken into multiple facets or perspectives: The novel examines grief prismatically, from each family member's viewpoint.
Refracted light arc
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- opalescentShowing milky iridescence
- kaleidoscopicShowing constantly changing patterns
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
variegated · lustrous · glistening · dazzling · brilliant · radiant · glowing · pearlescent
Scattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- opticsScience of illumination
- bendingCurving from straight
diffraction · angles · incidence · transparent · medium · beam · ray · physics
Having many distinct aspects
- kaleidoscopicShowing constantly changing patterns
- fragmentedBroken into pieces
- refractedBent by medium change
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
complex · nuanced · layered · analytical · refractive · differently · variously · diversely
Having multiple flat surfaces
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- polyhedralHaving multiple flat faces
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
triangular · hexagonal · tetrahedral · symmetrical · cut · beveled · vertices · planes
rainbow
Refracted light arc
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- opalescentShowing milky iridescence
- kaleidoscopicShowing constantly changing patterns
multicolored · variegated · lustrous · glistening · dazzling · brilliant · radiant · glowing · pearlescent · nacreous
dispersion
Scattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- wavelengthsPeak-to-peak distances in waves
- opticsScience of illumination
bending · diffraction · angles · incidence · transparent · medium · beam · ray · physics · lenses
multidimensional
Having many distinct aspects
- kaleidoscopicShowing constantly changing patterns
- fragmentedBroken into pieces
- refractedBent by medium change
multifaceted · complex · nuanced · layered · analytical · refractive · differently · variously · diversely
faceted
Having multiple flat surfaces
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- polyhedralHaving multiple flat faces
multifaceted · triangular · hexagonal · tetrahedral · symmetrical · cut · beveled · vertices · planes · solid
prismaticallydirectly
Without intermediary steps
plainly · straightforwardly · uniformly · straight through · simply
prismaticallydirectly
Without intermediary steps
plainly · simply · straightforwardly · singularly · narrowly
prismaticallymonochromatically
In one color only
colorlessly · uniformly · dully · plainly · undispersed