colorful

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English

adj. interesting, exciting, or full of variety.

adj. characterised by being interesting, multifaceted, or distinctive in nature.

“My grandfather told us many colorful stories about his life as a sailor.”

“The biography details the colorful career of the diplomat, who served in over a dozen countries during the height of the Cold War.”

C1 · Advanced American English · Humorous

adj. a polite way to say that someone is using swear words or rude language.

adj. used euphemistically to describe language that is profane, obscene, or otherwise offensive.

“The coach used some colorful language when the referee made a bad decision.”

“The editor had to remove some of the author's more colorful language to ensure the memoir was suitable for a general audience.”