motley (Meaning)
motley (n)
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
motley (v)
make something more diverse and varied
make motley; color with different colors
motley (s)
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
motley (a.)
Variegated in color; consisting of different colors; dappled; party-colored; as, a motley coat.
Wearing motley or party-colored clothing. See Motley, n., 1.
motley (n.)
Composed of different or various parts; heterogeneously made or mixed up; discordantly composite; as, motley style.
A combination of distinct colors; esp., the party-colored cloth, or clothing, worn by the professional fool.
Hence, a jester, a fool.
Synonyms & Antonyms of motley
motley Sentence Examples
- The clown's motley attire drew laughter and applause from the audience.
- The motley group of travelers included a knight, a wizard, a rogue, and a bard.
- The motley crew of sailors was a diverse mix of experienced mariners and landlubbers.
- The room was decorated in a motley collection of styles, from Victorian to modern.
- The festival featured a motley array of performers, from acrobats to jugglers.
- The author's motley cast of characters brought the story to life with its diverse perspectives.
- The motley bunch of politicians argued endlessly, unable to agree on any meaningful legislation.
- The campus quad was a motley scene of students studying, skateboarding, and socializing.
- The motley collection of toys in the children's playroom provided endless hours of entertainment.
- The restaurant's menu offered a motley selection of dishes, from classic American fare to exotic international cuisine.
FAQs About the word motley
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uniform,homogeneous, same, homogeneous, same, uniform, distinctive, separate,identical, monolithic
The clown's motley attire drew laughter and applause from the audience.
The motley group of travelers included a knight, a wizard, a rogue, and a bard.
The motley crew of sailors was a diverse mix of experienced mariners and landlubbers.
The room was decorated in a motley collection of styles, from Victorian to modern.
