motley

Describes a group of people or things that are very different from each other and of mixed types.

ruОписывает группу людей или вещей, которые сильно отличаются друг от друга и являются смешанными по составу.esSe aplica a un grupo de personas o cosas que son muy diferentes entre sí y están mezclados, o a algo que presenta variedad de colores o elementos dispares y abigarrados.frDécrit un groupe de personnes ou de choses qui sont très différentes les unes des autres et de composition mélangée.deBezeichnet eine Gruppe von Menschen oder Dingen, die sehr unterschiedlich sind und eine gemischte Zusammensetzung haben; auch für etwas Vielfarbiges oder Buntes.ptDescreve um grupo de pessoas ou coisas muito diferentes entre si, de composição variada e heterogênea; também pode se referir a algo de cores variadas ou misturadas.zh形容由各种不同的人或事物组成的混合群体，成分杂乱；也指颜色或样式杂七杂八、五颜六色的。arيُستخدم لوصف مجموعة من الناس أو الأشياء شديدة التباين ومختلطة التكوين؛ ويُطلق أيضاً على ما هو متعدد الألوان أو النقوش.

1. Diverse or varied C1 formal

   Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds; varied in appearance or character.

   • The group was a motley collection of artists, writers, and musicians.
   • He wore a motley assortment of mismatched socks.
   • The team was a motley crew of volunteers from different backgrounds.

   ruРазношёрстныйesvariopintofrbigarré / hétéroclitedeBunt gemischtptVariadozh杂七杂八arمتنوع ومختلط

   Synonyms: assorteddiverseeclecticheterogeneousmiscellaneousmixedpatchworksundryvaried

   Antonyms: consistenthomogeneoussameuniform

2. Multicolored C1 formal

   Having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; variegated.

   • The jester wore a motley costume of red, yellow, and blue patches.
   • The garden was filled with motley flowers of every hue.
   • Her motley scarf was knitted from many different yarns.

   ruРазноцветныйesmulticolor, abigarradofrbigarré, multicoloredeBuntptMulticoloridozh杂色的arمتعدد الألوان

   Synonyms: brindledcheckereddappledmottledmulticoloredparticoloredpiebaldpiedvariegated

   Antonyms: monochromaticplainsoliduniform

• more motley comparative form
• most motley superlative form

A noun referring to a diverse or varied collection of different sorts of things, or a multicolored fabric or garment, especially one worn by a court jester.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее разнообразную или смешанную коллекцию различных вещей, или разноцветную ткань или одежду, особенно ту, которую носит придворный шут.esSustantivo que designa una colección variada o mezclada de cosas distintas, o una tela o vestimenta de muchos colores, especialmente la que lleva el bufón de la corte.frNom désignant une collection variée ou mélangée de choses différentes, ou un tissu ou vêtement multicolore, en particulier celui porté par un bouffon de cour.deSubstantiv, das eine bunte, gemischte Ansammlung verschiedener Dinge oder Personen bezeichnet oder einen bunt gefleckten Stoff bzw. ein solches Kleidungsstück, besonders die Kleidung eines Hofnarren.ptSubstantivo que designa uma coleção variada ou mistura de coisas diversas, ou um tecido ou roupa de várias cores, especialmente a usada por um bobo da corte.zh名词，指由各种不同事物混合而成的杂烩或混杂群体；也可指杂色的布料或衣服，特别是宫廷小丑穿的花色衣服。arاسم يدل على مجموعة متنوعة أو مختلطة من الأشياء المختلفة، أو على قماش أو لباس متعدد الألوان، وخاصة ما يلبسه مهرج البلاط.

1. Diverse collection C1 formal

   A group or collection of various different types of things or people.

   • The market offered a motley of goods from around the world.
   • The party was a motley of artists, musicians, and writers.
   • He gathered a motley of tools for the repair job.

   ruРазношёрстная смесьesmezcla variopintafrCollection variéedeBunte MischungptMistura variadazh杂烩arخليط متنوع

   Synonyms: assortmentconglomerationhodgepodgejumblemedleymiscellanymixturepatchworkpotpourrivariety

   Antonyms: homogeneitysamenessuniformity

2. Jester's garment C2 formal british

   A traditional multicolored costume worn by a court jester or fool.

   • The jester danced in his bright motley.
   • He dressed in motley for the medieval festival.
   • The court fool's motley was patched with many colors.

   ruШутовской нарядesTraje de bufónfrcostume de bouffondeNarrenkostümptTraje de bobo da cortezh小丑服arزِيُّ المُهَرِّج

3. Multicolored fabric C2 formal british

   A type of woolen cloth woven from mixed colored threads, popular in medieval England.

   • The merchant sold bolts of motley at the fair.
   • Motley was commonly used for servants' livery in the 14th century.
   • The fabric was a coarse motley of red and blue threads.

   ruПёстрая тканьesTejido multicolor (motley)frÉtoffe barioléedeBunte WolleptTecido multicoloridozh杂色布arالقماش المُوَشّى

• motleys plural form
• motleys' possessive plural form
• motley's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to give a varied or multicolored appearance to something, or to diversify.

ruГлагол, означающий придавать чему-либо разнообразный или разноцветный вид, или разнообразить.esVerbo que significa dar a algo un aspecto variado o multicolor, o diversificar, especialmente mezclando colores o elementos distintos.frVerbe signifiant rendre quelque chose varié ou multicolore, ou diversifier en mêlant des éléments de différentes sortes.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas vielfältig oder bunt zu gestalten oder abwechslungsreich zu machen.ptVerbo que significa dar a algo um aspecto variado ou multicolorido, ou tornar algo mais diversificado.zh动词，指使某物变得多样或色彩斑斓，或使多样化。arفعل يعني جعل الشيء متنوعًا أو متعدد الألوان، أو إضفاء صفة التنوع والتعدد عليه.

1. Make diverse or varied C2 formal

   To introduce variety or diversity into something, making it more heterogeneous.

   • The curator motleyed the exhibition by including works from different eras.
   • She motleyed her wardrobe with pieces from various cultures.
   • The chef motleyed the menu by adding international dishes.

   ruРазнообразитьesHacer diverso o variadofrrendre variédeVielfalt erhöhenptDiversificarzh使多样化arتنويع

   Synonyms: diversifyintermixmixvariegatevary

   Antonyms: uniformize

2. Color with different colors C2 formal

   To apply multiple colors to something, creating a patchwork or multicolored effect.

   • The artist motleyed the canvas with vibrant hues.
   • Children motleyed the paper with crayons of every shade.
   • The dyer motleyed the fabric using natural pigments.

   ruРаскрашивать в разные цветаesAbigarrarfrColorer de plusieurs couleursdeBunt färbenptColorir com várias coreszh染成杂色arتلوين بألوان متعددة

   Synonyms: dapplefleckmottlestreakvariegate