How Do You Spell COLORFULLY?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌləfəlɪ] (IPA)

"Colorfully" is spelled with the American English spelling of "color" and the British English spelling of "fully". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkʌlərfəli/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a hard "l" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "u," an "r" sound, and a syllabic "l" sound. The third syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, an "f" sound, and a "lee" sound. When spoken, "colorfully" is a vibrant and lively word.

COLORFULLY Meaning and Definition

1. Colorfully is an adverb derived from the word colorful, describing something that is vibrant, vivid, or rich in color. It refers to the quality or state of being filled with various hues, shades, or tones, resulting in a visually striking or appealing appearance.

   This term suggests an abundance of different colors, often used to depict an object, scene, or artwork that is visually pleasing and eye-catching due to its lively and intense array of colors. It conveys the idea of something being bright, lively, and visually stimulating, creating an atmosphere that is engaging and captivating to the viewer's eye.

   Colorfully is commonly used in the context of describing paintings, illustrations, photographs, or other visual art forms that evoke a strong and vibrant impact through their colors. It implies a level of creativity and imagination, as the combination of various colors can enhance the overall quality and expressiveness of an artwork or design.

   Moreover, colorfully can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's personality or manner of expression. It denotes an exuberant and lively character, someone who is energetic, vibrant, cheerful, or flamboyant in nature, using a wide range of emotions and expressions. It highlights the individual's ability to bring excitement, joy, or liveliness to their interactions or surroundings, just as colors do to visual stimuli.

Top Common Misspellings for COLORFULLY *

• colorfull 42.3076923%
• colourfully 11.5384615%
• colofully 7.6923076%
• collourfully 7.6923076%
• colourfull 3.8461538%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COLORFULLY

• colorfule
• coloufull
• colorfuly
• colerfull
• coloerfull
• colurfull
• colourfuly

Etymology of COLORFULLY

The word "colorfully" is derived from the root word "colorful", which is formed by combining the noun "color" with the suffix "-ful".

The term "color" originated from the Old French word "color" and the Latin word "color, colōr-", which both meant "color, appearance, complexion". These words ultimately trace back to the Latin word "color, colōris".

The suffix "-ful" comes from the Old English word "-fūl", which meant "full of". It was commonly used to create adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by". Over time, "-ful" has become a productive suffix in modern English, creating adjectives like "beautiful", "wonderful", or in this case, "colorful", to describe something rich, vibrant, or lively in terms of color.

Similar spelling word for COLORFULLY

• colorful.