Multicolored — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌməl-tē-ˈkə-lərd/ mul·ti·col·ored

Meaning & Definition of Multicolored

Multicolored (adjective)

  1. having more than two colors, multicolor

Multicolored (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "displays of multicolored pottery from her native Mexico"

    similar: chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, 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 Multicolored

The most common words with a similar meaning to Multicolored:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Multicolored

Words with the opposite meaning of Multicolored:

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

Related Words for Multicolored

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 Multicolored

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

Origin & Etymology of Multicolored

First known use: 1837

Frequently Asked Questions about Multicolored

What does "Multicolored" mean?

"Multicolored" means having more than two colors, multicolor. As an adjective, it is defined as: having more than two colors, multicolor.

What is another word for "Multicolored"?

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

What are different ways to say "Multicolored"?

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

What is the opposite of "Multicolored"?

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

How do you use "Multicolored" in a sentence?

Examples of "Multicolored" in a sentence: "displays of multicolored pottery from her native Mexico".

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

"Multicolored" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Multicolored"?

"Multicolored" is pronounced /ˌməl-tē-ˈkə-lərd/ and divided into syllables as mul·ti·col·ored.

What is the origin of the word "Multicolored"?

First known use: 1837.