adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ə -l ə r-f ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1880
1 : having striking colors < colorful scenery>
2 : full of variety or interest <a colorful description>
– col · or · ful · ly \ -f( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– col · or · ful · ness \ -f ə l-n ə s \ noun