English Dictionary
Definition colourful in British English
colourful
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkʌlə(r)f(ə)l/
Example
colourful Mexican rugs
Synonyms and related words
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interesting, exciting, and sometimes funny
Example
a family of eccentric and colourful characters
Example
He had a colourful past.
