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colorfully

1 of 1adverb
/ˈkʌlɚfəli/
1

in a way that uses bright or varied colors

  • The houses were colorfully painted in shades of orange, blue, and yellow.
  • She arrived at the party colorfully dressed in a floral gown and neon heels.
  • The parade moved through the city as dancers twirled colorfully in the sunlight.
  • The children colorfully illustrated their storybooks with markers and glitter.
  • Each market stall was colorfully arranged with spices, textiles, and handmade crafts.
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in a lively, vivid, or entertaining manner

  • He colorfully recounted his travels through South America, complete with wild gestures.
  • The professor colorfully explained a complex theory with jokes and anecdotes.
  • They argued colorfully, each exaggerating their side for dramatic effect.
  • She colorfully described her grandmother's old house, full of strange relics and creaking stairs.
  • The actor colorfully delivered his monologue, holding the audience's attention throughout.