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   motley

   /ˈmɒtli/

   adjective

   • 1. incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate: "a motley crew of discontents and zealots" Similar miscellaneousdisparatediverseassortedsundryvariedmixeddiversifiedheterogeneousOpposite homogeneousuniform
   • 2. (of clothing) made up of a variety of colours: archaic "they wore the motley coat of jesters" Similar multicolouredmany-colouredmulticolourcolourfulparticolouredmany-huedvariegatedharlequinkaleidoscopicrainbowpsychedelicprismaticpolychromaticinformal:(looking) like an explosion in a paint factoryOpposite monochrome

   noun

   • 1. an incongruous mixture: "a motley of interacting interest groups"
   • 2. the multicoloured costume of a jester: historical "life-size mannequins in full motley"

   Word Origin late Middle English: of unknown origin; perhaps ultimately related to mote.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOTLEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Motley means consisting of many different types that do not seem to go together. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find out its synonyms and antonyms.

   • English (US)

     MOTLEY meaning: 1. consisting of many different types that...

   • Znaczenie Motley, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     motley definicja: 1. consisting of many different types that...

   • Motley in Traditional Chinese

     MOTLEY translate: 混雜的;不同種類的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     MOTLEY translate: 混杂的;不同种类的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     MOTLEY translate: eclético. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     MOTLEY 의미, 정의, MOTLEY의 정의: 1. consisting of many different...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › motleyMotley Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Motley can be an adjective meaning variegated in color or made up of many different people or things, or a noun meaning a fool, a jester, or a mixture of incongruous elements. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and history.

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   Motley definition: exhibiting great diversity of elements. See examples of MOTLEY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOTLEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Motley means consisting of many different types, parts, or colors that do not seem to belong together. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find out its synonyms and antonyms.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › motleyMotley - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of motley. adjective. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds. “a motley crew” synonyms: assorted, miscellaneous, mixed, sundry. heterogeneous, heterogenous, hybrid. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature. adjective. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › motleyMotley - definition of motley by The Free Dictionary

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   Motley means having elements of great variety or incongruity, or having many colors. It can also refer to the parti-colored attire of a jester or a heterogeneous mixture of elements.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOTLEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Motley means a group of things that are very different or a mixture of colors. It can also refer to the clothes of a jester or a fool. Learn more about its origin, usage and related words.