chromophile

/krɒmoʊfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism or cell that uses pigments to aid in the detection of light or colors

“Some plants are chromophiles and use anthocyanins to change their colors based on the season.”

2. noun

In psychology, a person who is sensitive to colors, especially bright ones, and is emotionally affected by them

“The chromophile artist used only bright colors in her paintings to evoke the desired emotions from the viewers.”

Synonyms

  • chromatic
  • chromophilic

Antonyms

  • achromatous
  • colorblind