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or British colourful
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: having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color
I wore a colorful outfit.
the bird's colorful feathers
2
: interesting or exciting
He gave a colorful account of his travels.
She has a colorful [=bright, cheerful] personality.
He was a colorful character. [=a very unusual person]
3
Note: If you use colorful language you use words that are usually considered rude or offensive.
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“Colorful.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/colorful. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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