colorful

adjective

ˈkə-lər-fəl How to pronounce colorful (audio)
Definition of colorfulnext
as in colored
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest

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Recent Examples of colorful The film could use a few more such colorful secondary strands adjoining the main conflict, though one subplot involving a maybe-romance between two jaded journalists assigned to the summit is oddly framed and abruptly dropped. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Evokes an image of a colorful flower field filled with white, yellow, orange, and other vibrant flowers. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Although sweet peas have a large root system, these colorful climbing plants can thrive given the proper container conditions. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 Pack a pair of Tieks Ballet Flats—they’re comfortable, colorful, and foldable. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorful
  1. colored
  2. varied
  3. rainbow
  4. vibrant
  5. various
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  • Crete’s Elafonissi Beach topped Europe in a new global ranking thanks to its rare blush-colored sand, shallow lagoon, and remarkably clear water.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Think subtle white hooks for a light-colored curtain, or even ones with small crystal detailing.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • The pricing in Fantasy Premier League this season is more varied than ever, with just two players coming in priced over £10million.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton's recent distressing livestream and hospitalization have drawn varied reactions, notably involving actor Jared Padalecki.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of varied
Adjective
  • Players whose teams wore Pride Night caps had the option to wear their everyday, non-rainbow hats.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • The numbers on the backs of player jerseys were rainbow, and there were constantly pride/rainbow graphics popping up on the jumbotron.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of rainbow
Adjective
  • Today, Houston is at the center of a vibrant barbecue scene that offers those traditional styles alongside new ones influenced by Asian and Tex-Mex flavors.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a production that can make an audience dance one moment and sit with something deeper the next, creating a vibrant celebration of music and community.
    — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Since then, various reports of Ukrainian troops skirmishing with North Korean counterparts have emerged.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The deaths, attorney Tom Ford said, are preventable, tragic accidents, but despite years of advocacy from various safety organizations, an average of 37 children still die of vehicular heatstroke every year.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of various

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