1. having or displaying many colors; multicolored
2. of or relating to the use of multiple colors in art, design, or decoration
Usage: often used in art history and design contexts

Examples

• The polychromic tiles in the mosque featured intricate patterns in blue, red, and gold.
• Ancient Greek sculptures were originally polychromic, not the plain white marble we see today.
• The artist created a polychromic mural that brightened the entire downtown corridor.
• Polychromic design elements made the children's book illustrations especially engaging.
• The polychromic stained glass windows cast colorful light throughout the cathedral.