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colorfully

|col-or-ful-ly|

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/ˈkʌlərfəli/

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/ˈkʌləfəli/

(colorful)

vivid and lively

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
colorfulmore colorfulmost colorful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'colorfully' originates from the word 'colorful', which is derived from 'color', originating from Latin 'color', meaning 'hue' or 'tint'.

Historical Evolution

'color' transformed from the Old French word 'colour', and eventually became the modern English word 'color'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hue or tint', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full of color'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is full of color or vividness.

The artist painted the mural colorfully.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 19:58