colorful

adjective

col·​or·​ful ˈkə-lər-fəl How to pronounce colorful (audio)
1
: having striking colors
colorful scenery
2
a
: full of variety or interest
a colorful description
b
of speech : rude, offensive
… he had begun to gamble and use colorful language …Yohannes Edemariam
colorfully adverb
colorfulness noun

Examples of colorful in a Sentence

I wore a colorful outfit. He gave a colorful account of his travels.
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way). Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program. Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 Nearly every corner of Phoenix and its suburbs is dominated by a colorful collection of campaign signs of every political stripe. Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The show transforms the interior of the San Miguel Church into a colorful, multisensory experience narrating the passage of time. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colorful 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of colorful was in 1848

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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

colorful

adjective
col·​or·​ful ˈkəl-ər-fəl How to pronounce colorful (audio)
1
: having noticeable colors
2
: full of variety or interest
a colorful personality
colorfully adverb
colorfulness noun

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