motley vs mixed bag

mixed bag vs motley

motley and mixed bag both are nouns.

motley is an adjective but mixed bag is not an adjective.

motley is a verb but mixed bag is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
motley	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
mixed bag	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, motley and mixed bag are synonyms defined as:

motley and mixed bag: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

Other synonyms of motley include assortment, miscellanea, miscellany, mixture, potpourri, salmagundi, smorgasbord, variety.

motley (noun)	mixed bag (noun)
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England	a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

motley (adjective)	mixed bag (adjective)
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

motley (verb)	mixed bag (verb)
make motley; color with different colors
make something more diverse and varied

Difference between motley and mixed bag

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