
Colourful
Sensory Imagery
Use 'colourful' to describe scenes that stimulate the visual senses and stand out brightly.

The festival was so colourful, it was like walking into a rainbow.
Not Always Positive
'Colourful' can indicate clutter or chaos if too many colours are mentioned without harmony.

Her outfit was a bit too colourful for my taste, like a confusing splash of paints.
Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'colourful' can suggest variety or diversity in non-visual contexts.

We enjoyed a colourful array of performances at the talent show.
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