1. decorated or painted in many colors
Usage: art and architecture

Examples

• The polychromed statue displayed vibrant reds, blues, and golds.
• Ancient Greek temples were often polychromed, though the paint has faded over time.
• The museum’s polychromed wooden sculptures attracted many visitors.
• Medieval churches featured polychromed altarpieces with intricate designs.
• The restoration revealed the original polychromed surface beneath layers of white paint.
• Polychromed ceramics from the Ming dynasty are highly valued by collectors.