Colorful — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkə-lər-fəl/ col·or·ful

Meaning & Definition of Colorful

Colorful (adjective)

  1. having striking colors
  2. full of variety or interest
  3. rude, offensive

Colorful (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest"

    similar: chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various
    related: iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, tricolor, two-tone, two-toned
    opposite: colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
    near: achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colorful

The most common words with a similar meaning to Colorful:

chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated, various

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Colorful

Words with the opposite meaning of Colorful:

colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid

Related Words for Colorful

iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted

Near Antonyms of Colorful

achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Word Forms of Colorful

Derived words: colorfully (adverb), colorfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Colorful

color:1 + -ful:1

First known use: 1848

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Colorful

Words & Phrases Containing Colorful

colorful character

Frequently Asked Questions about Colorful

What does "Colorful" mean?

"Colorful" means having striking colors. As an adjective, it is defined as: having striking colors.

What is another word for "Colorful"?

Other words for "Colorful" include chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic and polychrome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colorful" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Colorful"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colorful". Common alternatives include chromatic, colored, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic and rainbow.

What is the opposite of "Colorful"?

Antonyms of "Colorful" include colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored and solid. Near antonyms include achromatic, bleached, decolorized and faded.

How do you use "Colorful" in a sentence?

Examples of "Colorful" in a sentence: "the colorful robes and blankets of the Native Americans of the Southwest".

Is "Colorful" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Colorful" is an adjective.

Is "Colorful" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Colorful" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Colorful"?

"Colorful" is pronounced /ˈkə-lər-fəl/ and divided into syllables as col·or·ful.