variously

adverb

var·​i·​ous·​ly ˈver-ē-əs-lē 

1

: in various ways : at various times

was variously occupied teaching, farming, and clerking

2

: by various designations

known variously as principal, headmaster, and rector

Examples of variously in a Sentence

He has been variously described as a hero and a villain.

The term is spelled variously in different places.

The concept of freedom has been variously understood by different people.

Recent Examples on the Web

The concerts will variously feature Uniform, Primitive Man, Great Falls, and others opening for the group. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

Tyrannosaurus rex fossils are relatively common finds, with dozens of variously complete examples on display in museums around the world. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

Such questions, in fact, may not be the right ones to ask about the man variously described as a teacher, philosopher, maverick mystic, and enlightened person. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

In near constant close-up, Hoss is working in micro-expressions to variously convey curiosity, shock, sadness, disinterest, puzzlement. — Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for variously

• hilariously
• precariously
• vicariously