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motley
Meaning: made up of a very mixed and varied group of elements
motley in a sentence
How motley is used in real sentences:
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.
“Below deck, a motley company of soldiers, artisans, sailors, and families endured a crossing that could last for months.”
— from the passage The Eastern Turn
Synonyms for motley
Other words for motley — assorted, varied and mismatched — carry the same meaning.
- assorted
- varied
- mismatched
Antonyms of motley
Words that mean the opposite of motley:
- uniform
- matching
- homogeneous
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.