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colorfully

colorfully

1 3.4
To speak or write in a vivid way that makes stories feel alive
  • adverb
  • /ˈkʌlərfəli/
  • US
translation icon : vívidamente
  • This year, the topics were colorfully varied.
  • colorfully named
  • colorfully illustrated
  • colorfully written

This is these are called Everettian, or more colorfully many worlds attempts to solve the measurement problem.

Examples

  • His life story, riddled with delusions, is so colorfully surreal that it belongs in a miniseries written by Philip Roth, acted by Jackie Mason, with music by Jerry Bock.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Another important point to be made is that exciting, colorfully written trade books helped each subject construct a mental framework upon which to build knowledge about a topic being taught in the mainstream social studies class.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The examples are as colorfully varied as they are brilliant.

    Blog text (17)
  • Exactly what I needed to hear (delivered colorfully as always), and I'll readily join the chorus of the multitude in praising the middle-of-the-road approach.

    Blog text (31)
  • I was coming here to comment on Kevin's extremely cynical statement, then I saw Lampwick said it much more colorfully than I would have at 2:12.

    Blog text (15)
  • The author colorfully described the festival, making readers feel as if they were part of the celebration.

  • During the presentation, she spoke colorfully about her travels, captivating everyone in the audience.

  • He colorfully recounted his childhood adventures, filling his stories with vivid details and expressive language.

Synonyms

brightly
vscolorfully
69 1.0

In a way that has a lot of light or that looks happy

is about lively, expressive speech and written description rather than literal light
vividly
vscolorfully
53 3.4

In a way that makes pictures in your mind and feelings very clear

is more about lively, expressive language than only making images
strikingly
vscolorfully
25 3.9

In a very noticeable way that attracts attention

tends toward expressive, detailed description rather than only causing notice
poetically
vscolorfully
  • Literature
5 5.3

Using beautiful words to create strong pictures in the mind

applies more widely to lively expressive speech or writing beyond literary style
vibrantly
vscolorfully
2 3.5

Shows lively energy and bright color

stresses expressive language and description rather than physical energy or boldness
animatedly
vscolorfully
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

puts emphasis on lively expressive words rather than on physical movement
floridly
vscolorfully
  • Formal
1 8.2

In a showy way that has too many decorations and details

is fresher and more lively rather than being ornate or excessive
spiritedly
vscolorfully
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

focuses more on descriptive expression and verbal detail than raw energy
flavorfully
vscolorfully
  • US
4.5

In a way that uses vivid, interesting details to make a description come alive

focuses more on lively, expressive speech or writing than on mere detail
sparklingly
vscolorfully
6.0

In a lively and clever way that makes people laugh

leans toward energetic, expressive language rather than only witty cleverness
vivaciously
vscolorfully
6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is mainly about expressive description in language rather than personal energy
livingly
vscolorfully
  • Archaic
7.1

In a way that shows energy and makes things seem real

is used more for expressive speech or writing than for general spirited action

Antonyms

4 5.2

In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

How Expressive

vividly
53 3.4
colorfully
  • US
1 3.4
expressively
1 3.7
simply
110 1.0
plainly
68 1.8

Surface Forms

colorfully positive
colourfully positive

Morphology

colorfully = colorful (transparent) = color + ful + ly

Derived from the adjective 'colorful' with the productive adverbial suffix '-ly'; the meaning 'in a lively or vividly descriptive manner' follows directly.

Etymology

Colorfully comes from color ('shade' or look) plus -ful ('full of') and -ly ('in a way'). So to speak colorfully is like painting with words, making a story bright and full of life.