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Definition of colorfulness

colorfulness

/ˈkʌl.ɚ.fəl.nəs/
(UK: colourfulness)
col · or · ful · ness

Adverb:colorfully
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Adjective:colorful
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colorfulness Lexical Profile

colorfulness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The quality of having bright, varied, or vivid colors; in colorimetry, the perceived intensity or saturation of a specific color.

Example

"The autumn forest was breathtaking in its sheer colorfulness as the maple leaves turned crimson and gold."


2

American The quality of being lively, distinctive, rich in variety, or full of compelling interest.

Example

"The biographer captured the colorfulness of the eccentric inventor's personality through a series of entertaining anecdotes."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colorfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colorfulness
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