Meaning of Colourful
full of bright colours or having a lot of different colours
In simple words: Full of many colors; bright and interesting.
Colourful in a sentence
- colourful shop windows
- The male birds are more colourful than the females.
- a small but colourful garden
- a **colourful history/past/career**
- one of the book’s most colourful characters
How to use Colourful
Use 'colourful' to describe things that have many bright colors, like art or nature. It's neutral and suitable for both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of color and 'full' — imagine a box overflowing with crayons.
Related words
Collocations with Colourful
- colourful characters
- colourful paintings
- colourful language
Opposites of Colourful
- dull
- drab
- colorless
Common mistakes with Colourful
- Confused with 'colorful' (American English spelling)
- Using 'more colourful' instead of 'most colourful' in superlative context
- Misplacing it before nouns that don't require an adjective
Colourful appears in
Colourful in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملون
مليء بالعديد من الألوان؛ زاهي ومثير للاهتمام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রঙিন
অনেক রঙে ভরা; উজ্জ্বল এবং আকর্ষণীয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Bunt
Voller vieler Farben; hell und interessant.
- SpanishEspañol
Colorido/a
Con muchos colores; brillante e interesante.
- Persianفارسی
رنگارنگ
پر از رنگهای زیاد؛ روشن و جالب.
- FrenchFrançais
Coloré
Plein de couleurs vives et variées, ou intéressant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रंगीन
बहुत सारे रंगों से भरा हुआ; चमकीला और दिलचस्प।
- ItalianItaliano
Colorato
Pieno di tanti colori; brillante e interessante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colorido
Cheio de muitas cores; brilhante e interessante.
- RussianРусский
Красочный, Яркий
Полный множества цветов; яркий и интересный.
- Urduاردو
رنگین، رنگارنگ
بہت سے رنگوں سے بھرا ہوا؛ روشن اور دلچسپ۔
- Chinese中文
五颜六色的
色彩丰富;鲜艳有趣。
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Frequently asked questions about Colourful
What does Colourful mean?
Full of many colors; bright and interesting.
What is the definition of Colourful?
full of bright colours or having a lot of different colours
How do you use Colourful in a sentence?
colourful shop windows
Can you give another example of Colourful?
The male birds are more colourful than the females.
What are synonyms for Colourful?
Common alternatives include bright, vivid, vibrant, rich, lively.
What is the opposite of Colourful?
Opposite meanings include dull, drab, colorless.
What words go with Colourful?
It commonly pairs with colourful characters, colourful paintings, colourful language.
What are common mistakes when using Colourful?
Confused with 'colorful' (American English spelling) Using 'more colourful' instead of 'most colourful' in superlative context Misplacing it before nouns that don't require an adjective
How do you pronounce Colourful?
US: /["/ˈkʌlərfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌləfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Colourful?
Use 'colourful' to describe things that have many bright colors, like art or nature. It's neutral and suitable for both spoken and written English.
What CEFR level is Colourful?
"Colourful" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.
