English word colorful comes from English color, English -ful
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| color | English (eng) | Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray. (countable) A particular set of visible spectral compositions, perceived or named as a class.. (figuratively) Interest, especially in a selective area.. (heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert. Contrast with metal.. (in the plural) A standard or banner.. (in the plural) An [...] |
| -ful | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives from nouns. Full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun.. Used to form nouns from nouns meaning “as much as can be held by what is denoted by the noun”. Used to form nouns indicating a great deal of the quantity expressed by the noun. |
| colorful | English (eng) | (euphemistic) Profane, obscene, offensive (usually in the phrase colourful language).. Interesting, multifaceted, energetic, distinctive.. Possessing prominent and varied colors. |