high-col|ored

high-col|ored
high-col|ored «HY KUHL uhrd», adjective.
1. having a high color; deep in color.
2. florid; red.
3. Figurative. exaggerated; forced: »

He gave a high-colored account of his adventure.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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