Synonyms for Motley
Definition of motley
- adjective
- consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes"; "miscellaneous accessories"; "a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music"; "a motley crew"; "sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richards
- having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; "a jester dressed in motley"; "the painted desert"; "a particolored dress"; "a piebald horse"; "pied daisies"
- noun
- a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
20 synonyms found
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"Motley" in song lyrics
See how motley is used in real songs:
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"It's me Motley"
Bliss N Eso f/ Motley — Party at My Place -
"pass me the hot piece, my crew is motley"
Omni — Hide the Dope -
"z-brand motley"
AOL — AOL