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technicolor

/ˈtɛknɪˌkʌlər/
(UK: technicolour)
tech · ni · col · or
Adjective:technicolor
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technicolor Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having bright, vivid, or luridly artificial colors; metaphorically flashy, dramatic, or larger-than-life.

Example

"The sunset painted the horizon in a technicolor display of neon pinks, fiery oranges, and deep purples."

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• noun

1

A series of early color motion-picture processes (often capitalized as Technicolor) famous for producing richly saturated, vivid hues on screen.

Example

"Classic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and 1950s were celebrated for their lush use of Technicolor."

2

Vivid, brilliant, or artificially intense coloration or visual spectacle.

Example

"She recalled the surreal dream in full technicolor long after waking up."

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• Nearby Words

technicality
technically
technician
technicolor
technicolored
technique
techno

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined as a trademark in 1915 by the Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation, combining 'techni-' (in tribute to the founders' alma mater, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and 'color'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Technicolor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/technicolor
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