Definition

Having multiple colors or being decorated in various colors.

Example

The artist created a stunning polychromed sculpture that captured everyone's attention.

Conversation

Have you seen that new mural downtown?

Yeah, it's so vibrant and polychromed!

I love how it brightens up the whole street.

Totally! It really adds character to the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polychromed → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "chroma" (from Greek, meaning color) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "polychromed" means having many colors or being decorated with multiple colors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') colors ('chroma') to remember that 'polychromed' refers to something that is decorated with multiple colors.

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