C1nounformalartsfashion
US/moʊˈtiːf/
UK/məʊˈtiːf/
a pattern or design that is repeated, or an idea that appears again and again in art or music
In context
The silk scarf has a lotus motif printed in gold.
Water is a recurring motif in all of her films.
Dragon motifs decorate the roof of the royal tomb.
Words that go with motif
adjective + noun
- recurring motifTrains are a recurring motif in his novels.
- floral motifThe tiles have a blue floral motif.
- central motifFamily is the central motif of the series.
- decorative motifThe fish is a common decorative motif in Asian art.
noun + preposition
- motif ofThe motif of the journey appears in many folk tales.