colorfully
|col-or-ful-ly|
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/ˈkʌlərfəli/
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/ˈkʌləfəli/
(colorful)
vivid and lively
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
Last updated: 2025/04/26 19:58
