colourful
Britishadjective
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having intense colour or richly varied colours
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vivid, rich, or distinctive in character
Other Word Forms
- colourfully adverb
- colourfulness noun
Example Sentences
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Another post shows her in a colourful traditional dress, smiling and wearing make-up.
From Barron's
"You don't really need to speak Arabic or Syrian to know that this is the best falafel ever," he said, pointing to a row of colourful plates.
From Barron's
There is no proven link between the "uniquely colourful and crusty" speeches of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defence lawyer told the International Criminal Court on Thursday.
From Barron's
The Mexican government insists Guadalajara is ready and able to host tens of thousands of visitors from around the world in a colourful celebration of sporting excellence.
From BBC
It has become popular for people to release colourful balloons into the sky as a way of promoting a celebration or remembering a loved one.
From BBC
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