varied

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd 

1

: various, diverse

many and varied comments

2

: variegated sense 1

variedly adverb

Synonyms of varied

• eclectic
• mixed
• diverse
• assorted

Examples of varied in a Sentence

We try to eat a more varied diet.

My routine is varied enough so that I don't get bored.

She studies subjects as varied as chemistry and sculpture.

Recent Examples on the Web

From post-bop in the 1960s to jazz fusion in the ‘70s and pioneering electronic sounds in the ‘80s, few if any jazz musicians have had longer, more fascinatingly varied careers than Herbie Hancock, who’s still earning rave reviews for his live performances at 86 years old. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026

Beyond the aquarium, the zoo has a wide range of exhibits that keep the day feeling varied. —Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026

Defying the odds Pavia typifies this larger, more varied group of players who have taken similar journeys. —Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

Agility claims upgraded limbs and advanced end effectors expand Digit’s manipulation range, enabling tasks such as stacking totes, loading carts, and handling varied materials. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for varied

• berried
• buried
• ferried
• harried
• married
• parried
• serried
• tarried
• miscarried
• remarried
• unmarried
• unvaried

Kids Definition

varied

adjective

var·​ied

ˈver-ēd, 

ˈvar-

1

: having many forms or types : diverse

2

: variegated sense 1

variedly adverb