Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
colorful
/ˈkʌləfəl/
In American English, the word is spelled "colorful," while in British English, it is typically spelled "colourful." When used to describe language (e.g., "colorful language"), it is often a polite way of saying that someone is using swear words or profanity without being too direct.
💬Trò chuyện
Coach just went off on me. His language was actually colorful.
Damn that's crazy. Bet he was mad.
Ý nghĩa
Having many bright colors; vividly colored.
"The garden was filled with colorful tulips of every imaginable hue."
Full of interest; exciting, vivid, or characterized by variety.
"He told a colorful story about his travels through the Amazon rainforest."
Using strong, unconventional, or offensive language (often as a euphemism for profane).
"The sailor was known for using some rather colorful language when he was angry."