colourful
word
Definition
Having many bright or different colors; can also describe something lively, interesting, or full of variety.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly descriptive, can be used for physical objects (like clothes or paintings) and figuratively for lively personalities or stories ('a colourful character'). UK spelling; US spelling is 'colorful'.
Spanish: colorido - lleno de color - vívidoPortuguese (BR): colorido - cheio de cor - vibrantePortuguese (PT): colorido - cheio de cor - vibranteChinese (Simplified): 多彩的 - 色彩丰富的Chinese (Traditional): 多彩的 - 色彩豐富的Hindi: रंगीनArabic: ملون - زاهي الألوان
Example Sentences
The flowers in the garden are very colourful.
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She wore a colourful dress to the party.
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The painting is very colourful.
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He’s known as a colourful character in the office because of his jokes and stories.
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The market was so colourful with all the stalls and people.
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I love taking colourful photos when I travel to new places.
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