varied

1 of 2

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd 

1

: various, diverse

many and varied comments

2

: variegated sense 1

variedly adverb

varied

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of vary

Synonyms of varied

Adjective

• eclectic
• diverse
• mixed
• assorted

Examples of varied in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

For a mill built around varied fabrics and relatively small runs, the company said the machine’s value lies increasingly in making difficult designs feasible, rather than simply making familiar ones faster. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

The size, velocity and angle of impact for the asteroid that might have struck Deimos varied in each simulation, as did the moon’s internal structure. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Even with identical driver mutations, different genetic backgrounds led to varied cellular responses. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

Adjective

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