rainbow
Sky's color band
Actual rainbows are a rare, colorful, and enjoyable display of a prism in the sky.
Figurative use of the word typically borrows one of these qualities.
A rainbow flag is a unifying symbol of the LGBTQ community.
The expression rainbows and unicorns is used ironically to characterize something that is annoyingly unrealistic or optimistic.
A rainbow trout is so called because of a rainbow-like pattern on its sides.
Light-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
visible light · arc · sunlight · water droplets · diffraction · interference · angular · optical
Primary color, warm
- yellowHue between green and orange
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- greenColor of vegetation
- violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
indigo · arc · prism · spectrum · multicolored · ROYGBIV · refraction
Greek rainbow deity
- BifrostNorse mythological celestial pathway
- leprechaunMischievous Irish sprite
- pot of goldLegendary treasure trove
- AsgardNorse divine realm
Dreamtime · Inca · messenger · bridge · realm · folklore · legend
Precipitation during sunshine
- skyVisible overhead expanse
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
clearing · atmosphere · meteorology · humidity · overcast · raindrops · forecast · mist
Continuous range of values
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- rangeExtent of variation
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
Commitment to act
- optimismTendency to expect good
- renewalMaking current again
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
beauty · miracle · positivity · recovery · inspiration · serenity · peace · prosperity
Cloth symbol or signal
- LGBTQSexual and gender minorities
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- diversityState of varied elements
- inclusionBeing made part
equality · community · celebration · visibility · solidarity · activism · rights · Stonewall
prism
Light-splitting optical element
- refractionWave bending between media
- dispersionScattering across space
- spectrumContinuous range of values
wavelength · visible light · arc · sunlight · water droplets · diffraction · interference · angular · optical · light
red
Primary color, warm
violet · indigo · arc · prism · spectrum · multicolored · ROYGBIV · refraction
Iris
Greek rainbow deity
- BifrostNorse mythological celestial pathway
- leprechaunMischievous Irish sprite
- pot of goldLegendary treasure trove
Asgard · Dreamtime · Inca · messenger · bridge · realm · folklore · legend
sunshower
Precipitation during sunshine
- skyVisible overhead expanse
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- drizzleVery light precipitation
cloudburst · clearing · atmosphere · meteorology · humidity · overcast · raindrops · forecast · mist · spray
Noah
Biblical vessel builder
spectrum
Continuous range of values
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- assortmentMixed collection of things
- rangeExtent of variation
medley · kaleidoscope · multicolored · variegated · sprinkles
promise
Commitment to act
aspiration · beauty · miracle · positivity · recovery · inspiration · serenity · peace · prosperity · redemption
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- LGBTQSexual and gender minorities
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- diversityState of varied elements
inclusion · equality · community · celebration · visibility · solidarity · activism · rights · Stonewall · symbol
- natural phenomenaaurora, northern lights, southern lights, eclipse, solar eclipse
- naturesun, moon, sky, trees, water
- phenomenanorthern lights, eclipse, earthquake, solar eclipse, volcanic eruption
- skyclouds, blue sky, cloud, sun, moon
- SpringApril, May, spring equinox, spring flowers, cherry blossoms
- weatherweather, sun, snow, wind, cloud
rainbowmonochrome
Single-color rendering
monochromatic · colorless · achromatic · black-and-white · grayscale
rainbowdull
Lacking edge or interest
drab · faded · washed-out · pale · muted
rainbowstorm cloud
Rain-bearing atmospheric formation
thundercloud · darkness · thunderhead · overcast · gloom
- over the rainbowBeyond the colorful arch
- chases rainbowsPursues unrealistic goals
- end of the rainbowMythical treasure destination
- chasing rainbowsPursuing unrealistic goals
- double rainbowTwo simultaneous light arcs
- rainbow flagStriped LGBTQ emblem
rainbow-colored, rainbowed, rainbowy, rainbowlike, rainbowish, rainbow-like, rainbow trout, rainbows