Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Motley.
Motley - as a noun
A collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Example: "A great assortment of cars was on display"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assortment12miscellanea15miscellany17mixed bagmixture16potpourri13salmagundi14smorgasbord17variety13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulation18aggregation14assemblage15collection14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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 - as an adjective satellite
Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
Example: "An arrangement of assorted spring flowers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assorted9miscellaneous17mixed15sundry10Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
Example: "A jester dressed in motley"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calico10multi-colormulti-coloredmulti-colourmulti-colouredmulticolor14multicolored17multicolour15multicoloured18painted10particoloredparticolouredpiebald12pied7varicolored17varicoloured18Motley - as a verb
Make something more diverse and varied
Example: "Vary the menu"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variegate13vary10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diversify19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Motley - as an adjective
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity; heterogeneous.
Having many colours; variegated.
Example Sentences
"The circus performers were an odd motley of clowns, acrobats, and animal trainers."
"The motley of colors in the painting created a vibrant and energetic composition."
"The town square was filled with a motley of food stalls offering various cuisines."
"The band members brought together a motley of musical influences to create a unique sound."
"The motley of costumes at the Halloween party ranged from funny to scary."
Word Game Points
Is MOTLEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, motley is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MOTLEY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MOTLEY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, motley is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMOTLEY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is MOTLEY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, motley is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMOTLEY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
