Motley (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; "an arrangement of assorted spring flowers"; "assorted sizes"; "miscellaneous accessories"; "a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music"; "a motley crew"; "sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richards.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The motley crew of volunteers was a bit unorthodox, but they managed to accomplish the task.
- The street performer's act was a motley assortment of juggling, magic, and comedy.
- The antique store was a treasure trove of assorted furniture, with a motley collection of vintage chairs and tables.
- The school's art program was a motley mix of students, with some highly skilled and others just experimenting.
- The museum's new exhibit was a motley collection of artifacts, featuring everything from ancient pottery to modern sculpture.
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Meaning 2
Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; "a jester dressed in motley"; "the painted desert"; "a particolored dress"; "a piebald horse"; "pied daisies".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The jester's motley attire added to the festive atmosphere of the medieval fair.
- The painted desert landscape was a riot of color, with its motley mixture of red, orange, and yellow rock formations.
- She wore a particolored dress to the party, its motley patches of pink, green, and yellow creating a bold statement.
- The motley feathers of the tropical bird made it a standout in the forest, with its brightly colored plumage catching the eye of every passerby.
- The quilt's motley pattern of bright reds, blues, and yellows was a testament to the quilter's creativity and skill.
Synonyms
- Calico
- Varicolored
- Multi-colored
- Particoloured
- Multicolor
- Multicolored
- Particolored
- Varicoloured
- Painted
- Pied
- Multicoloured
- Multi-coloured
- Piebald
- Multi-colour
- Multicolour
- Multi-color