Definition

Full of different colors or having a lot of variety and interest.

Example

The garden was colorful with flowers of every shade.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the new art exhibit downtown?

Yes, it's really colorful and vibrant!

I love how they used so many different shades.

Exactly! It makes the whole place feel alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colorful → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or appearance) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "colorful" means full of color or having many hues.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' as representing different hues, and '-ful' means full of something. So, colorful means full of colors.

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