Kaleidoscopic
ˌkeɪlɪdəˈskɒpɪk
adjective
having complex patterns of colors and shapes like those in a kaleidoscope
The word 'kaleidoscopic' is derived from the Greek words 'kalos' (beautiful), 'eidos' (form), and 'skopeo' (to look at). It reflects the ever-changing and colorful nature of a kaleidoscope, describing something that is constantly shifting and full of varied patterns.
See how Stephen King, Isaac Asimov and 1 other author use "kaleidoscopic", with its meaning, pronunciation and real book examples.
Examples from books
But the Mind Static device is kaleidoscopic.
Isaac Asimov
Foundation 3 - Second Foundation
And then it was night and the town was gone but the fire still raged in the blackness, shifting through fascinating, kaleidoscopic shapes until it seemed that it limned a face in blood - a face with a hawk nose, deep-set, fiery eyes, full and sensuous lips partially hidden by a heavy mustache, and hair swept back from the brow like a musician's.
Stephen King
'Salem's Lot
The light was anchored at the store, shooting up into the heavens, bathing the countryside in a weird kaleidoscopic glow.
Rick Riordan
The Son of Neptune
