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motley

/mɒtˈliː/ adjective · British & US
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What does motley mean?

adjective

A motley collection or group is one that is made up of people or things that are different and often seem to be mismatched. A motley person is someone who is dressed in a mixture of different and often brightly colored clothes.

Example

"The charity shop sold a motley assortment of second-hand furniture."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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