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Motley

Verb / ˈmɑ:tli: / Another word for motley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'motley' means a mixture or variety of things.

Synonyms & similar words

potpourri multicolored miscellaneous mixture sundry calico salmagundi multicolour particolor assorted miscellany multicolor multicoloured piebald assortment varicolored mixedbag pied painted particolored varicoloured variegate miscellanea vary mixed assorted varied diverse mixed multicolored multifarious patchwork piebald polychromatic sundry variegated heterogeneous jumbled manifold mingled miscellaneous mosaic mottled plethora ragtag

Example sentences

  1. The motley group of animals at the zoo included lions, tigers, and bears.
  2. The motley of candies in the jar included gummies, chocolates, and hard candies.
  3. The motley of books on the shelf included mysteries, biographies, and comics.
  4. The motley of flowers in the garden included roses, daisies, and tulips.
  5. The motley of people at the party included kids, adults, and seniors.

Quotes

  • In this world, full often, our joys are only the tender shadows which our sorrows cast. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. - Felix Mendelssohn
  • Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavour. - William Cowper

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