Colorful
/ˈkʌlərfl/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving or characterized by a variety of bright colors.
/ˈkʌlərfl/
Having many colors; bright and varied in color.
The garden was colorful with flowers of every hue.
💡 Simply: Imagine a box of crayons – that's colorful! Lots of different bright colors all together.
👶 For kids: Lots of bright colors!
More Examples
His personality was as colorful as his clothes.
How It's Used
"The artist created a colorful painting."
"She wore a colorful dress to the party."
Full of variety and interest; lively.
/ˈkʌlərfl/
Interesting and exciting; full of variety.
The speaker gave a colorful account of his travels.
💡 Simply: Like a really exciting story with lots of different things happening. Think of a superhero's life – lots of action!
👶 For kids: Exciting and fun!
More Examples
She had a colorful past, full of both triumphs and failures.
How It's Used
"He led a colorful life, full of adventure."
From Middle English *colurful, from colour + -ful.
The word has been used in its literal sense since Middle English, and its figurative use developed later.
Memory tip
Think of a rainbow – full of COLOR and FULL of life!