Motley
(adjective)
- Composed of variously colored parts or elements; multicolored.
- Composed of diverse elements; heterogeneous.
- Wearing or made of motley; dressed in multicolored clothing.
Origin:
From the old english word "motlēoge" meaning "multicolored" or "variegated".
Examples:
- The crowd was a motley assortment of people from all walks of life.
- The motley group of protesters were unified in their cause.
- The motley crew of sailors set sail on their adventure.
- The motley colored leaves in the fall were beautiful.
- The motley collection of knick-knacks in the store was overwhelming.