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- pronunciation:
- kuh
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having many colors; bright in color.
He wore a colorful scarf with his black coat.- synonyms:
- bright, gay, vivid
- antonyms:
- drab, dull
- similar words:
- brilliant, gaudy, loud
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| definition 2: |
lively; interesting.
My uncle is a colorful character.She used colorful language to describe her trip to Mexico.- similar words:
- bright, distinctive, graphic, impressive, picturesque, remarkable, striking
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| related words: |
vivid |
| derivations: |
colorfully (adv.), colorfulness (n.) |
The word colorful
contains the following part:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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