colorful

adjective
UK: /ˈkʌlərfl/
US: /ˈkʌlərfəl/

  1. Having many different colors.

    1. The flowers are colorful.
    2. The market was a vibrant and colorful display of local produce and crafts.

  2. Full of interest and excitement; striking or unusual.

    1. He is a colorful character.
    2. The book tells the colorful story of her adventurous life in Africa.

  3. Using strong and vivid language.

    1. She used colorful language.
    2. The politician is known for his colorful and often controversial speeches.

Synonyms

bright vivid striking interesting lively expressive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colorful" in English means: Having many different colors., Full of interest and excitement; striking or unusual., Using strong and vivid language..

The phonetic transcription of "colorful" is /ˈkʌlərfl/ in British English and /ˈkʌlərfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colorful": bright, vivid, striking, interesting, lively, expressive.

Example usage of "colorful": "The flowers are colorful.". More examples on the page.