multicolored

adjective

ˌməl-tē-ˈkə-lərd How to pronounce multicolored (audio)
Definition of multicolorednext
as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors displays of multicolored pottery from her native Mexico

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Recent Examples of multicolored Choose from eleven different solid and multicolored options to fit your decor. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multicolored
  1. colorful
  2. colored
  3. varied
  4. rainbow
Adjective
  • The naming convention reflects the Evans family's enduring optimism about Africa and their commitment to celebrating its colorful heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • So the replies to my comment brought that resentment to the surface, and many replies called the organizer a grifter, a con-artist, and many much more colorful words.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • California has a rich and varied history — and San Jose is the oldest civilian community in the state.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Teghaza 001 instead preserves a more varied record of ancient crust formation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 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

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“Multicolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multicolored. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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