Synonyms of eclectic

eclectic

adjective

i-ˈklek-tik 

as in varied

consisting of many things of different sorts

the museum's eclectic collection has everything from a giraffe skeleton to medieval musical instruments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• varied
• diverse
• mixed
• assorted
• heterogeneous
• chaotic
• messy
• miscellaneous
• indiscriminate
• promiscuous
• patchwork
• kitchen-sink
• various
• raggle-taggle
• magpie
• multifarious
• motley
• littered
• divergent
• combined
• disparate
• cluttered
• ragtag
• jumbled
• blended
• sundry
• multiplex
• manifold
• muddled
• confused
• disordered
• disheveled
• hybrid
• multiple
• piebald
• fused
• intermingled
• myriad
• composite
• amalgamated
• intermixed
• mingled
• incorporated
• disarranged
• commingled
• conglomerate
• merged
• disarrayed
• unsorted
• unclassified
• messed
• commixed
• farraginous
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• homogeneous
• same
• uniform
• like
• identical
• distinctive
• monolithic
• individual
• distinct
• separate
• alike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eclectic

Goodbye Blue Monday tips more cozy and eclectic, with comfy couches, vintage lamps, and bulletin boards full of fliers. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Beliefs and practices Modern Druidry is an open and eclectic religion, allowing for considerable variation in the beliefs and practices of its followers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

The Forks Market is an eclectic food hall with tons of local makers and producers. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

One thing the designer bonded over with the couple was their love of eclectic design, which is reflected throughout the home. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

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