multicolours

Rainbow-like varied shades

Multicolours is the British spelling of multicolors, referring to multiple colors or a varied color scheme.

The word typically appears as an attributive noun or in contexts describing something with many hues: The flag's multicolours caught the light.

More commonly, speakers use the adjective form multicoloured.

spectrum

rainbow

Refracted light arc

wavelength · spectral · polychromatic · chromatic · iridescent · prismatic · kaleidoscopic · opalescent · gradation · bands

vibrant

vivid

Intensely clear and bright

saturated · fluorescent · neon · psychedelic · dazzling · radiant · luminous · eye-catching · electric · rich

artistic

palette

Surface for mixing pigments

acrylic · canvas · brushstroke · tie-dye · batik · marbling · mosaic · patchwork · collage · motley

diversity

multicultural

Including multiple ethnic traditions

heterogeneity · cosmopolitan · inclusivity · representation · pride · variety · differences · unity · celebration · community

Opposites
color variety

multicoloursmonochrome

Single-color rendering

monochromatic · plain · uniform · achromatic · muted

Family

multicoloured, multicolour

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G