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

But in typical Davies fashion, the five-hour miniseries distinguishes itself for tackling its subject so head on and with such varied and visceral feeling, as manifested especially by Cumming and David Morrissey as a pair of feuding neighbors. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Some pundits are heralding the end of Nike’s chokehold on the athlete marketing space, while others predict a turn toward a more varied sector. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Only a few other trains can boast such consistency and can be adapted as flexibly to varied framework conditions und customer requirements. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Despite those varied responsibilities, the department has been underfunded for years, said Tori Kjer, executive director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, who pushed for the measure to reach the ballot. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 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