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Motley
01
a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England
informații gramaticale
statut de animatitate
inanimat
formă de plural
motleys
Exemple
The merchant displayed bolts of motley at the market.
02
a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers
Exemple
The jester 's motley jingled with tiny bells as he bowed.
03
a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items
Exemple
The meeting brought together a motley of artists, engineers, and scholars.
to motley
01
to make something multicolored
informații gramaticale
verb de acțiune
regulat
timpul prezent
motley
persoana a III-a singular
motleys
trecut simplu
motleied
participiu trecut
motleied
Exemple
The artist motleyed the canvas with splashes of red and blue.
02
to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character
Exemple
The director motleyed the cast to reflect a broader range of experiences.
motley
01
having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors
informații gramaticale
compoziție morfologică
simplu
calitativ
superlativ
most motley
comparativ
more motley
gradabil
Exemple
A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
02
made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
Exemple
The team was a motley group of amateurs and professionals.
