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Colourful Definition & Meaning

colourful
adjective
  1. striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period of history"; "a colorful character"; "colorful language"
  2. having striking color; "colorful autumn leaves"

"Colourful" in song lyrics

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  • "Many men want to find the meaning to the colourful"
    Maxim f/ Chris Corner — Worldwide Syndicates

Usage tips for "colourful"

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Frequently asked questions

What does colourful mean?
striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period of history"; "a colorful character"; "colorful language" having striking color; "colorful autumn leaves"
What part of speech is colourful?
Colourful is an adjective.
How many definitions does colourful have?
Colourful has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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