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
Best Restaurants Jack's Beach Bar Set on the sands of Princess Margaret Beach, Jack's Beach Bar embraces its barefoot, beachy feel while offering an elevated dining experience with fresh cuisine and colorful cocktails.
—
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Coachella’s own website lists just eight official art installations, such as the Balloon Chain by Robert Bose and Do LaB, a colorful canopy display which provided necessary shade for attendees.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Coachella’s own website lists just eight official art installations, such as the Balloon Chain by Robert Bose and Do LaB, a colorful canopy display which provided necessary shade for attendees.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
Adjective
-
After three or four sessions, your character has much more move variety, and items and weapons are more useful and varied.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Many trustees, however, start their roles without sufficient understanding of higher education’s unique dynamics and the varied needs of its constituents.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
The Garvin flies both a rainbow Pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag, prompting the occasional shouted slur.—
Brian Owens,
Scientific American,
18 Oct. 2023
Adjective
-
Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
-
As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share