motley
mot
ˈmɑt
мат
ley
li
лі
British pronunciation
/mˈɒtli/

Определение и значение слова «motley» на английском языке

01

a multicolored woolen fabric made by weaving threads of different colors, used in 14th–17th century England

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The merchant displayed bolts of motley at the market.
02

a garment made of multicolored fabric, traditionally worn by court jesters or performers

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The jester 's motley jingled with tiny bells as he bowed.
03

a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items

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The meeting brought together a motley of artists, engineers, and scholars.
to motley
01

to make something multicolored

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The artist motleyed the canvas with splashes of red and blue.
02

to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character

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The director motleyed the cast to reflect a broader range of experiences.
01

having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors

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A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
02

разноцветный

made up of a varied, often incongruous mixture of elements or types
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The team was a motley group of amateurs and professionals.
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