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  1. 02-Sep-2004, 10:30 #1
    blacknomi
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    The scene was as colourful as it was noisy.
    Vividness, abundances and brightness all together give an image of noisiness. It's figurative. Huh?
  2. 02-Sep-2004, 10:38 #2
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    'colorful' does not necessarily refer to colors eg. colorful vocabulary. Context will tell.

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  3. 02-Sep-2004, 12:04 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Francois
    'colorful' does not necessarily refer to colors eg. colorful vocabulary. Context will tell.

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    Good morning y'all :wink:

    Yes Francois, colorful refers to a vivid mix - people, cultures, flowers even colors.
  4. 02-Sep-2004, 14:35 #4
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    Gotcha. Thanks.

    Have a nice day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacknomi
    Gotcha. Thanks.

    Have a nice day.
    Have a nice day in a colorful world.
  6. 02-Sep-2004, 16:48 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by twostep
    Quote Originally Posted by blacknomi
    Gotcha. Thanks.

    Have a nice day.
    Have a nice day in a colorful world.
    Ditto! :D
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