Meaning of 'motley'

Find the meaning of the word ‘motley’

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Meaning of ‘motley’

7 definitions found.

motley

adjective

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

Example: "a jester dressed in motley"

Synonyms: multi-colored

adjective

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

Synonyms: assorted miscellaneous mixed sundry

noun

a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England

noun

a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)

noun

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

Synonyms: mixture

verb

make motley

Synonyms: parti-color

verb

make something more diverse and varied

Synonyms: vary variegate

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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