as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of colorful
After local, national and European rallies altogether drew millions bearing colorful posters, international flags and pro-democracy slogans March 28, the joke’s on him.
—
Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Americans are increasingly choosing colorful cars and many commentators online feel that the shift has been a long time in coming.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Surprise Lily Boutique, a colorful, fashion-forward boutique that opened in the Highlands in 2023, has expanded its footprint to bring House of Colour, a color and style analysis business, under its roof.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Americans are increasingly choosing colorful cars and many commentators online feel that the shift has been a long time in coming.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Surprise Lily Boutique, a colorful, fashion-forward boutique that opened in the Highlands in 2023, has expanded its footprint to bring House of Colour, a color and style analysis business, under its roof.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
-
Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
The woman saw a dark-colored sedan pull away from the scene.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
-
Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
-
The streets of downtown Fort Worth will be transformed into a vibrant, open-air gallery as the 39th Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival returns with bold artwork, live entertainment and plenty of food and fun to fill the streets.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
-
These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
