colorful

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having striking color
  2. adjective striking in variety and interest
  3. adjective having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

Etymology

From color + -ful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

colourful

Semantic network

Similar
fluorescent, bright, deep, psychedelic
Opposite (antonyms)
colorless

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