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colorful in Tagalog

makulay

UK/ˈkʌl.ə.fl̩//ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/

colorful in Tagalog: makulay. In English, colorful means possessing prominent and varied colors.

Tagalog words for colorful

possessing prominent and varied colors
makulay

English meaning of colorful

  1. adjective Possessing prominent and varied colors.
  2. adjective Interesting, multifaceted, energetic, distinctive.
  3. adjective Profane, obscene, offensive (usually in the phrase colourful language).

Full definition of colorful

colorful in a sentence

  • a colourful display of flowers
  • He had a colourful career in the music industry.

Synonyms of colorful

colorful in other languages

Questions about colorful in Tagalog

What is the meaning of colorful in Tagalog?
Colorful in Tagalog is makulay.
Ano ang colorful sa Tagalog?
Colorful: makulay.
What does colorful mean in English?
Colorful means possessing prominent and varied colors.

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