varied

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd 

1

: various, diverse

many and varied comments

2

: variegated sense 1

variedly adverb

Synonyms

• assorted
• eclectic
• heterogeneous
• indiscriminate
• kitchen-sink
• magpie
• miscellaneous
• mixed
• motley
• patchwork
• piebald
• promiscuous
• raggle-taggle
• ragtag

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

Different countries, even different parts of countries, began adopting their own varied and highly local baselines. —Brooke Jarvis, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024

Several presidents did exactly that, though their approaches — and success levels — varied. —Neil Irwin, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024

Much of the data ARS submitted last year was from people who were healthy or only had mild allergies (not anaphylaxis), there was limited safety data, no formal clinical efficacy trial, and results varied across trials. —Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024

The world is diverse and varied, and parents should feel confident in addressing others about how best to support their child. —Taylor Grothe, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

varied

adjective

var·​ied

ˈver-ēd,

ˈvar-

1

: having many forms or types : diverse

2

: variegated sense 1

variedly adverb