How to Use colorful in a Sentence

colorful

adjective
  • He gave a colorful account of his travels.
  • I wore a colorful outfit.
  • Keep her bangs out of her eyes with this cute and colorful clip.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Turned over once, on a colorful rug.
    — Victoria Chang, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Fall gives us a colorful change of season, just like spring.
    — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The stores were my first taste of this colorful and creative world of gamers.
    — Ally Beardsley, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
  • The colorful fruits are at their peak from late summer through fall.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • How could one place have so many colorful candy sticks?
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Both wore patchwork-style trousers that were colorful and retro in feel.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Expect a colorful show from late spring through fall.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the colorful blooms bring a lot of color.
    — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The show is colorful, and its look is distinct.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, jeans, and colorful shoes inspired by the star.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
  • These colorful—and beloved—waxes do the trick, then wash out when you're done with them.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Apr. 2022
  • The town happens to have a half-dozen colorful reasons to make a stop.
    — Robin Soslow, Chron, 14 Jan. 2023
  • The peas lift the dish out of bland mode and into something colorful and fresh.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Watch as the galaxy ball spins and puts on a bright and colorful light display.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • These take a little time, but the result is tasty and colorful.
    — Kim Grundy, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Tie it in a bow for a subtle take or weave it around the handle for a more colorful look.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • These colorful shorts can liven up any capsule pieces in your wardrobe.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • The men opened the panel to find a quagmire of colorful wires in a cutout in the wall.
    — New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This colorful side is an ideal make-ahead option for busy cooks.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Their models showed that more colorful birds are at higher risk.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • At every turn in the space, there’s something colorful and unique to see.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 June 2022
  • One thing is clear—the pet trade alone does not raise extinction risk for colorful birds.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • If your favorite part of autumn is the rich, colorful leaves, this wreath is an easy yes.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Choose from bold prints like leopard scarves or ones with a colorful scene displayed.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Once dry, paint the faces in colorful Halloween hues.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Lantana is an easy-care choice for bright, colorful blooms in the garden.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026

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