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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Described by singer Bono as a "noisy, messy, unreasonably colourful" record, it is expected later this year.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"I always wear colourful clothes. But now I don't," said a woman, also in her twenties.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
There was plenty of inspiration for fashionistas at Stella McCartney's show, including colourful knitwear and crocheted tank tops - but it was the horses that stole the show.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Another post shows her in a colourful traditional dress, smiling and wearing make-up.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
There were other fish too, big and small, colourful, differently shaped.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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