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colorful
adjective col·or·ful \ˈkə-lər-fəl\
: having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color
: interesting or exciting
Full Definition of COLORFUL
1
: having striking colors <colorful scenery>
2
: full of variety or interest <a colorful description>
— col·or·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb
— col·or·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of COLORFUL
1880
Related to COLORFUL
- Synonyms
- chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
- Antonyms
- colorless; monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
COLORFUL Defined for Kids
colorful
adjective col·or·ful \ˈkə-lər-fəl\
Definition of COLORFUL for Kids
1
: having bright colors
2
: full of variety or interest <She is a colorful person.>
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