colourful
Britishadjective
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having intense colour or richly varied colours
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vivid, rich, or distinctive in character
Other Word Forms
- colourfully adverb
- colourfulness noun
Example Sentences
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There is no proven link between the "uniquely colourful and crusty" speeches of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defence lawyer told the International Criminal Court on Thursday.
From Barron's
The Mexican government insists Guadalajara is ready and able to host tens of thousands of visitors from around the world in a colourful celebration of sporting excellence.
From BBC
It has become popular for people to release colourful balloons into the sky as a way of promoting a celebration or remembering a loved one.
From BBC
The Chinese New Year has been marked with a colourful parade in central London featuring, dancing, music and dragons.
From BBC
However, it was a colourful post-match interview that first brought Pollock's personality to screens, as the youngster chose not to hold back after England Under-18s were beaten by South Africa in 2022.
From BBC
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