multicolored

adjective

mul·​ti·​col·​ored ˌməl-tē-ˈkə-lərd 

-ˌtī-

: having more than two colors : multicolor sense 1

With a single stroke the octopus glommed onto a multicolored rock and immediately assumed that rock's coloring—shades of reds, browns and yellows.

—E. M. Swift

Synonyms

• chromatic
• colored
• colorful
• kaleidoscopic
• motley
• multihued
• polychromatic
• polychrome
• prismatic
• rainbow
• varicolored
• varied
• variegated
• various

Examples of multicolored in a Sentence

displays of multicolored pottery from her native Mexico

Recent Examples on the Web

The set featured green and multicolored plaid patterning with shiny sequins giving the look an extra bold touch throughout. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024

Here, the star was the multicolored tanager, a colorful species found only in the mountain forests of Colombia. —Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Dec. 2024

Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree $300 $192 at Amazon This pre-lit beauty is offered in five heights and features up to 1,300 lights in warm white or multicolored. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

Hang it from a window and admire its beads—available in rainbow, multicolored and honey styles. —Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

multicolored

adjective

mul·​ti·​col·​ored

ˌməl-ti-ˈkəl-ərd

: having, made up of, or including many colors