How to Use colorful in a Sentence

colorful

adjective
  • He gave a colorful account of his travels.
  • I wore a colorful outfit.
  • Watch as the galaxy ball spins and puts on a bright and colorful light display.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Or, for a more colorful version, opt for these merry-and-bright bristles.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Make sure the films include very dark scenes, very light, filled with people, and are extra colorful.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The art work is stunning, from elegant black and white shots of the restaurant to colorful photographs of plated dishes.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Go for a colorful mix of fruit such as apples, pomegranates, and cranberries, as shown in this stylish Sugar and Charm design.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The decorations will be so colorful and there will be tons of photo opportunities throughout the night.
    Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The colorful light installations topped us off with even more Christmas enchantment.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • From colorful, minimal straps to cute leather flowers and butterflies, these sandals are sure to be a conversation starter.
    ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Aisha immediately came in with the very bright, joyous, and colorful clothing, and then the date outfits with Malik were also on point.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Your flower garden is already colorful, but adding an accent piece in an eye-catching hue, such as this sunny-yellow Adirondack chair, puts your personal stamp on it.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Sepia was as colorful as the France of the dreaming grew.
    Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • How to catch them: Brook trout are one of the most colorful fish in Idaho.
    Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The stores were my first taste of this colorful and creative world of gamers.
    Ally Beardsley, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
  • The games have been played, the points have been tallied and 22 of the 30 colorful courts have been retired, at least for this year.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, jeans, and colorful shoes inspired by the star.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The town happens to have a half-dozen colorful reasons to make a stop.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business.
    Josie Howell | , al, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The colorful Red and Green Salad adds a festive touch for this time of year.
    cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022
  • David and Bertha Gomez, who worked in one of the colorful candy stands along Olvera Street, offered to take over the restaurant.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • And there's no better way to set the scene for spring than with a colorful and layered tablescape.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The cover display is clear and colorful, but not as bright as the main display.
    Rudie Obias, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Each egg has a removable top with a colorful face that matches the chick on the inside.
    Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The colorful northern lights lit up across the state Sunday night and could be back Monday night.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2024
  • KIPP‘s colorful cube-like structures rose on each side of the motel.
    Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2023
  • The Amon Carter’s new get is an action picture, colorful and crazy, and with a good story.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The locals are as colorful as the pastel buildings that line the downtown streets.
    Outside Online, 4 Jan. 2023
  • This bright and colorful TV is great for watching movies and playing games.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 30 May 2024
  • The ready-to-wear collection on show at the theatre was colorful and joyful.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023

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