motley

/mˈɒtli/

/ˈmɑtɫi/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

motley

[ADJECTIVE]

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

synonyms : assorted

miscellaneous

mixed

sundry(a)

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

synonyms : calico

Motley

a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England

a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

synonyms : assortment

to motley

MAIN VERB

make motley; color with different colors

synonyms : parti-color

make something more diverse and varied

synonyms : variegate

vary

Examples

1. Meet my motley crew.

2. But Freyberg’s troops are a motley crew.

3. What, did you guys celebrate Motley Crue style about the release of the film?

4. KIMBERLEY MOTLEY: I have never had a case like that.

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