How to Use colorful in a Sentence

colorful

adjective
  • He gave a colorful account of his travels.
  • I wore a colorful outfit.
  • Sepia was as colorful as the France of the dreaming grew.
    Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The ready-to-wear collection on show at the theatre was colorful and joyful.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The colorful and whimsical cocoon served as the perfect venue for a savory feast, which kicked off with chips and caviar, of course.
    Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2023
  • And even if the colorful displays don’t seem apparent to the naked eye, sensors in cameras and cell phone cameras can pick them up, center officials said.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The movie itself is colorful, sensitive, and funny, mostly because 84-year-old Blume is all of those things.
    Vulture, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Like the mystical creature they're named after, unicorn nails are colorful and mesmerizing.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2023
  • From young to old, family members came dressed in the attire of their heritage, providing a vibrant palette of colorful clothing to admire.
    Beth Mlady, cleveland, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The fishing-and-tourism village also endured a surge, with many of the colorful buildings sustaining serious damage.
    Julio Cortez, Kate Payne, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
  • This shockingly adorable cherry toilet brush set offers a whimsical, colorful take on a boring bathroom staple.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The latest kid-friendly model is identical to the standard Echo Show 5 but comes with a colorful design and a few extra perks.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Every week, Chynna Denny creates fresh, colorful and comforting meals for others.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Under a vibrant canopy of colorful umbrellas, dozens of parents— mostly mothers— gather to escape the blazing afternoon sun.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Andrés’ podcast, Longer Tables, is a colorful mix of interviews, cooking demos and audience questions.
    Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Today, the Easter Bunny is usually depicted as a white rabbit with long ears, often wearing colorful human clothes.
    Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Expert boldly colorful and delightfully unconventional prints in classic silhouettes from boxy to sets to midi slips.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
  • How to catch them: Brook trout are one of the most colorful fish in Idaho.
    Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The stores were my first taste of this colorful and creative world of gamers.
    Ally Beardsley, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
  • The games have been played, the points have been tallied and 22 of the 30 colorful courts have been retired, at least for this year.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, jeans, and colorful shoes inspired by the star.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business.
    Josie Howell | , al, 15 Mar. 2023
  • David and Bertha Gomez, who worked in one of the colorful candy stands along Olvera Street, offered to take over the restaurant.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • And there's no better way to set the scene for spring than with a colorful and layered tablescape.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The cover display is clear and colorful, but not as bright as the main display.
    Rudie Obias, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Each egg has a removable top with a colorful face that matches the chick on the inside.
    Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The colorful northern lights lit up across the state Sunday night and could be back Monday night.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The Amon Carter’s new get is an action picture, colorful and crazy, and with a good story.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This bright and colorful TV is great for watching movies and playing games.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 30 May 2024
  • Wearing colorful kerchiefs, blouses, skirts and aprons, the women sat on one side across from the men.
    Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 4 June 2023

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