motley in Dutch
motley in Dutch is bont, samengeraapt, geschakeerd — motley means made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
motley in Dutch
bont
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
samengeraapt
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
bont
Having many colours; variegated.
geschakeerd
Having many colours; variegated.
mengelmoes
An incongruous mixture.
What does "motley" mean?
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adj Made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
"A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach."
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noun The multicoloured clothing traditionally worn by a jester.
"The court fool appeared in his motley, ready to entertain the king."
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motley in a sentence
- A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach.
- The band was a motley assortment of retired musicians and teenagers.
- The court fool appeared in his motley, ready to entertain the king.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "motley" in Dutch?
"motley" in Dutch is bont, samengeraapt, geschakeerd. motley means: Made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.
How do you use "motley" in a sentence?
Example: "A motley crew of volunteers showed up to help clean the beach." In Dutch, "motley" is bont, samengeraapt, geschakeerd.
Are there other ways to say "motley" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "motley": bont, samengeraapt, geschakeerd, mengelmoes.
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