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motley in Italian

motley in Italian is eterogeneo, variegato, multicolore — motley means made up of a wildly varied, often mismatched, mix of elements or people.

motley in Italian

eterogeneo
adj
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
variegato
adj
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
multicolore
adj
Having many colours; variegated.
variegato
adj
Having many colours; variegated.

What does "motley" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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What is "motley" in Italian?

"motley" in Italian is eterogeneo, variegato, multicolore. 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 Italian, "motley" is eterogeneo, variegato, multicolore.

Are there other ways to say "motley" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "motley": eterogeneo, variegato, multicolore.

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