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motley
made up of a very mixed and varied group of elements
Synonyms
- assorted
- varied
- mismatched
Antonyms
- uniform
- matching
- homogeneous
motley in a sentence
A motley crew of volunteers showed up to rebuild the storm-damaged playground.
Stranded at the airport overnight, the motley group of strangers ended up sharing snacks and stories until sunrise.
Where it comes from
From Middle English motteley, referring to a multicolored fabric worn by jesters
Memory hook
MOTLEY crew — picture a jester's motley, patchwork coat of many colors.
Read it in context
- The Eastern Turn History