rainbowish

Somewhat colorfully arced

Rainbowish describes something that resembles or suggests a rainbow without fully being one—having multiple colors in a spectrum-like arrangement, or displaying iridescent qualities: The oil slick had a rainbowish sheen.

The suffix adds casualness and approximation, implying the effect is partial or imperfect rather than a true rainbow display.

colorful

multicolored

Having multiple hues

variegated · polychromatic · opalescent · pearlescent · shimmering · lustrous · holographic · nacreous · spectral · gradient

whimsical

magical

Possessing supernatural power

dreamy · fairy-tale · unicorn · sparkly · glittery · pixie · elfin · charming · playful · lighthearted

ephemeral

fleeting

Passing very quickly

passing · brief · vanishing · fading · elusive · shimmering · misty · refracted · atmospheric · apparitional

hopeful

optimistic

Expecting positive results

bright · cheerful · joyful · celebratory · pride · unity · diversity · inclusive · affirming · symbolic

Opposites
color variety

rainbowishmonochrome

Single-color rendering

monochromatic · uniform · plain · unvaried · unicolor

visual vibrancy

rainbowishdrab

Dull and cheerless

colorless · dull · muted · subdued · gray

Family

rainbow, rainbows, prismatic, iridescent, rainbow-colored, rainbowy, rainbowlike, rainbow trout

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G