colorful

adjective

col·or·ful ˈkə-lər-fəl

Synonyms of colorful next

: having striking colors

colorful scenery

: full of variety or interest

a colorful description

of speech : rude, offensive

… he had begun to gamble and use colorful language …—

Yohannes Edemariam

colorfully

ˈkə-lər-f(ə-)lē

adverb

colorfulness

ˈkə-lər-fəl-nəs

noun

Examples of colorful in a Sentence

I wore a colorful outfit. He gave a colorful account of his travels.

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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style. —

Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Looking skyward, the southern reaches of Kenya also serve as a paradise for birdwatchers, with colorful animals like the malachite kingfisher, little bee-eater and Marico sunbird calling the region home. —

Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The trend continued in Paris, where at The Row a black windbreaker contrasted a simple pair of white slacks, and at Miu Miu, colorful track jackets were featured in a number of our favorite looks. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for colorful