colorful
Translation
colourful
Examples
She wore a colorful dress to the party.
She wore a colourful dress to the party.
He is a very colorful character.
He is a very colourful character.
The book describes her colorful past.
The book describes her colourful past.
Grammar Patterns
a colourful (noun) having bright colours or being interesting He has a colourful personality.
(sb./sth.) is colourful (someone/something) has bright colours The autumn leaves are very colourful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vibrant, bright, vivid; Antonyms: dull, plain, monochrome
Etymology
From 'colour' (the British spelling) + '-ful' (meaning 'full of'). Literally 'full of colour'.
Memory Tips
Remember it means literally 'full of color', which can apply to objects, but also figuratively to a person's character or life story, meaning 'interesting' or 'eventful'.