rainbows

Post-storm spectrums

Rainbows are arcs of color that appear in the sky when sunlight refracts through water droplets, displaying the spectrum from red to violet.

The phenomenon has become a symbol of hope and promise—from the biblical covenant to modern movements.

A rainbow of something means a diverse array: a rainbow of flavors.

The rainbow flag represents LGBTQ+ pride.

To chase rainbows is to pursue unrealistic dreams.

meteorological

arc

Curved line segment

dispersion · droplets · spectrum · clouds · precipitation · atmosphere · weather · sunshine · rainfall · primary

optics

spectrum

Continuous range of values

wavelengths · colors · light · chromatic · polychromatic · red · orange · yellow · green · blue

symbolic

promise

Commitment to act

  • hopeDesire for good outcomes
  • covenantBinding formal pledge
  • NoahBiblical vessel builder

peace · renewal · blessing · bridge · omen · mythology · leprechaun · treasure · luck · Irish

pride

diversity

State of varied elements

parade · celebration · equality · visibility · community · acceptance · spectrum · solidarity · identity · activism

Categories
Opposites
visual phenomenon type

rainbowslightning

Atmospheric electrical discharge

thunderbolts · storm clouds · tornadoes · hail · fog

symbolic meaning

rainbowsgloom

Pervasive dimness or dejection

bleakness · hopelessness · storm clouds · dark clouds · despair

aesthetic quality

rainbowsgrayness

Neutral, muted hue

drabness · monochrome · colorlessness · dullness · dreariness

Phrases
Family

rainbow-colored, rainbowed, rainbowy, rainbowlike, rainbow trout, rainbow

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G