Definitions

colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /

ADJECTIVE

brilliant, intensely hued

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bright flashy gaudy hued multicolored rich splashy vibrant vivid

WEAK

chromatic florid gay intense jazzy kaleidoscopic loud motley picturesque prismatic psychedelic showy variegated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull pale plain simple weak

WEAK

boring colorless drab dreary faded lifeless uncolored uncolorful uninteresting

ADJECTIVE

full of life, interesting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinctive glamorous lively rich unusual vivid

WEAK

brave characterful flaky gay graphic jazzy picturesque stimulating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common dull normal standard weak

WEAK

boring colorless drab dreary faded lifeless plain uncolored uncolorful uninteresting

Example Sentences

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"You will often see Travis sporting patterns or bright colors - pieces that are bold, playful, and fun. A colorful jacket for the reception and beyond seems up his alley."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Cheers to that, America, and a colorful 250th celebration.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“Cake From Lucie” features Lucia Bell-Epstein’s stunning, colorful photography of Ms. de Ferrier’s delectable desserts, her quaint cake shop and the lush gardens at her family’s château.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

I nodded again, looking at the colorful art print.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

colorful

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