Colorful: meaning, definitions and examples

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colorful

 

[ หˆkสŒlษ™rfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Having bright colors or a lot of different colors, making something look attractive and interesting.

Synonyms

bright, color-rich, vivid.

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Word Description / Examples
colorful

Use this word to describe something with many bright colors, often in a cheerful or lively way.

  • The garden is so colorful in the spring with all the blooming flowers.
  • She wore a colorful dress that caught everyone's attention.
vivid

This word is best used for describing colors that are very strong, clear, and intense. It is also suitable for describing memories or descriptions that are very detailed and clear.

  • The artist used vivid colors to bring the scene to life.
  • She shared a vivid description of her travels that made me feel like I was there.
bright

This word is suitable for describing something that is very light or has a strong, clear color. It can also refer to a cheerful or optimistic mood.

  • The bright sun made it a perfect day for a picnic.
  • He's always in such a bright and cheerful mood.
color-rich

This term is appropriate for describing art, photography, or scenes that are rich in a variety of colors.

  • The color-rich palette of the painting makes it look very dynamic.
  • Her photography captures the color-rich landscapes beautifully.

Examples of usage

  • She wore a colorful dress to the party.
  • The painting was very colorful and vibrant.

Translations

Translations of the word "colorful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colorido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bunt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berwarna-warni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัŒะพั€ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolorowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒฉใƒ•ใƒซ (karafuru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colorido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renkli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ฑ„๋กœ์šด (dachaeroun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅฝฉ็š„ (duลcวŽi de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litrรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั€ะปั–-ั‚าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ngarษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colorido

Etymology

The word 'colorful' originated from the Middle English word 'color', which came from Old French 'color' and Latin 'color'. The suffix '-ful' was added to 'color' to create 'colorful', meaning full of color. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe something vibrant and visually appealing.

See also: color, colorant, coloration, colored, colorfulness, coloring, colors, discolor, discoloration, discolored, discoloring, multicolored.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,246, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.