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colorful

[kuhl-er-fuhl] / ˈkʌl ər fəl /
ADJECTIVE
brilliant, intensely hued
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright flashy gaudy hued multicolored rich splashy vibrant vivid
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chromatic florid gay intense jazzy kaleidoscopic loud motley picturesque prismatic psychedelic showy variegated
Antonyms
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dull pale plain simple weak
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boring colorless drab dreary faded lifeless uncolored uncolorful uninteresting
ADJECTIVE
full of life, interesting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinctive glamorous lively rich unusual vivid
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brave characterful flaky gay graphic jazzy picturesque stimulating
Antonyms
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common dull normal standard weak
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boring colorless drab dreary faded lifeless plain uncolored uncolorful uninteresting

Example Sentences

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“They’re big and colorful, and they screech and eat things. Some have feathers and claws. It’s just so extravagant and fun. Take the Dilophosaurus in ‘Jurassic Park.’

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“Crank” is often adopted by modern writers as a colorful old-timey word.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A colorful map to help guide visitors around LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, including the best way to the wine bar and how to get a great view of Jeff Koons’ ‘Split-Rocker’ topiary sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She buries some of her most colorful observations in the endnotes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Two shelves holding tiny vials of colorful liquids slide forward.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas