motley — having many different types, colors, or elements; diverse in character or content
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many different types, colors, or elements; diverse in character or content
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːtli/
Korean meaning: 다양한 색깔이나 요소가 섞인, 잡다한, 이질적인
Korean pronunciation: **못**틀리
Example Sentences
- Our office party was attended by a motley group: accountants dancing salsa, lawyers singing karaoke, and the CEO attempting to breakdance.
- The antique shop displayed a motley collection of items, from vintage teacups to medieval armor.
- The superhero team was quite motley: a billionaire in a suit, a green giant, a god with a hammer, and a guy who talks to ants.
motley
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɑːtli//
having many different types, colors, or elements; diverse in character or content
a cheerful market vendor arranges an incredibly diverse collection of items on their stall table. The vendor displays everything from bright red tomatoes next to handmade pottery, vintage books stacked beside fresh flowers, and colorful fabrics draped over wooden crafts. Customers gather around the stall, each drawn to completely different types of items. A young woman examines the pottery while an elderly man flips through books, and a child points excitedly at the colorful fabrics. Other vendors in the background show similarly mixed collections of goods. having many different types, colors, and elements all mixed together in one diverse display
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Origin
From Middle English 'motley' (14th century), originally referring to the multicolored clothing worn by court jesters and fools. The word developed from the practice of making such garments by sewing together patches of different colored fabrics.
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“Our office party was attended by a motley group: accountants dancing salsa, lawyers singing karaoke, and the CEO attempting to breakdance.”
“The antique shop displayed a motley collection of items, from vintage teacups to medieval armor.”
“The superhero team was quite motley: a billionaire in a suit, a green giant, a god with a hammer, and a guy who talks to ants.”
“The university's motley faculty included professors from over thirty different countries.”
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