motley
mot
ˈmɑt
мат
ley
li
лі
/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

Примеры
The merchant displayed bolts of motley at the market.
02

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

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

a collection composed of a diverse or heterogeneous assortment of items

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

to make something multicolored

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

to make something more diverse or varied in kind or character

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

having parts or patches of different, often bright, colors

Примеры
A motley quilt of fabric scraps covered the bed.
02

разноцветный

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