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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The quiet town of Frederick, Maryland, has been flying under the radar for years, though locals love it for its 19th-century architecture, colorful history, and wealth of independent shops and restaurants. —

Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 Those colorful, mouthwatering displays, new products, and check-out aisle treats can be all too tempting to add to your cart. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 Tucked in the corner, two broadcasters provided colorful commentary for an online audience of over a thousand watching from home. —

Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials. —

Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for colorful