Word
multicolored
Phoneticsmul·ti·col·ored, stress on the third syllable
/ˌməɫtiˈkəɫɝd/
UK spelling · multicoloured
Definition
adj. having many different colors at the same time. You use it for clothes, pictures, or lights with lots of colors.
adj. having or displaying many different colors in combination.
Examples
“She wears a multicolored scarf every winter.”
“The children fly multicolored kites in the park on windy afternoons.”
“The market stalls display multicolored fabrics that catch the morning light and draw crowds of tourists.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a multicolored scarf every winter.”
contextual
“The children fly multicolored kites in the park on windy afternoons.”
complex
“The market stalls display multicolored fabrics that catch the morning light and draw crowds of tourists.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “multicolored” in context.
Verb
01. become multicolored
“The square becomes multicolored when all the lights are on.”
verb + adj
02. dye multicolored
“She dyed her T-shirt multicolored for the summer festival.”
verb + adj
03. look multicolored
“The sky looked multicolored during the sunset.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. beautifully multicolored
“The garden was full of beautifully multicolored flowers.”
adv + adj
05. brightly multicolored
“The festival featured a brightly multicolored parade through the town.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. multicolored balloon
“The boy held a multicolored balloon at the birthday party.”
adj + noun
07. multicolored flag
“They waved a small multicolored flag at the concert.”
adj + noun
08. multicolored light
“The street was full of multicolored light from the shops.”
adj + noun
09. multicolored painting
“There is a multicolored painting on the classroom wall.”
adj + noun
10. multicolored shirt
“My brother wore a multicolored shirt to the beach.”
adj + noun
11. a brightly multicolored mural
“Students created a brightly multicolored mural at school.”
12. decorated with multicolored lights
“The Christmas tree was decorated with multicolored lights.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also follows linking verbs such as 'be', 'look', or 'appear'.
Real-World Examples
“Blown-up details from girl-friendly magazine ads hovered in black-and-white behind the multicolored florals.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/multicolored