colorful Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having striking color
    colourful.
    • colorful autumn leaves
  2. adjective striking in variety and interest
    colourful.
    • a colorful period of history
    • a colorful character
    • colorful language
  3. adjective having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
    colored; coloured.
    • colored crepe paper
    • the film was in color
    • amber-colored heads of grain

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