CEFR C1

multichroic

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a variety of colors, especially one that changes with the angle of viewing.

Examples

  • The multichroic finish on the car's paint made it stand out in the sunlight.
  • Ancient glass often had a multichroic quality due to impurities and manufacturing techniques.

Synonyms: iridescent, opalescent, pearlescent, shot