Motliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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motliest
[ ˈmɒtliɪst ]
variety of colors
Motliest refers to something that is made up of various parts or elements that are distinct or varied. It describes a mixture or collection that has a rich variety in appearance, often marked by contrasting colors or patterns.
Synonyms
assorted, diverse, multicolored, variegated.
Examples of usage
- The quilt was motliest, featuring patches of every color.
- Her motliest dress caught everyone's eye at the party.
- The motliest collection of wildflowers adorned the garden.
- He wore a motliest ensemble, pairing a striped shirt with polka dot pants.
Translations
Translations of the word "motliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 multicolorido
🇮🇳 रंग-बिरंगा
🇩🇪 bunt
🇮🇩 beraneka ragam
🇺🇦 різнокольоровий
🇵🇱 wielokolorowy
🇯🇵 色とりどりの (いろとりどりの)
🇫🇷 multicolore
🇪🇸 multicolor
🇹🇷 çok renkli
🇰🇷 다채로운 (dachae-ro-un)
🇸🇦 متعدد الألوان (muta'addid al'alwan)
🇨🇿 pestrý
🇸🇰 mnohofarebný
🇨🇳 五彩缤纷 (wǔcǎi bīnfēn)
🇸🇮 večbarven
🇮🇸 margvíslegur
🇰🇿 әртүрлі түсті (ärtürli tüsti)
🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი (mravalfereovani)
🇦🇿 rəngarəng
🇲🇽 multicolor
Etymology
The word 'motliest' derives from the Old French term 'motel', which means 'a place of lodging' and is linked to the Latin 'motelus', a diminutive form of 'mota', meaning 'to move'. Over time, 'motley' evolved to describe the various colorful patterns found in fabrics and clothing, especially during the medieval period when jesters and clowns wore such diverse outfits. The use of 'motliest' as a superlative form emphasizes the extreme degree of motley characteristics, encompassing an even broader spectrum of colors and styles. This transformation of the word reflects historical societal contexts, where appearances often represented social status and roles, particularly in theatrical settings.