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
• miscellaneous
• messy
• indiscriminate
• promiscuous
• patchwork
• kitchen-sink
• raggle-taggle
• various
• magpie
• multifarious
• motley
• divergent
• disparate
• combined
• littered
• ragtag
• cluttered
• jumbled
• sundry
• multiplex
• manifold
• blended
• muddled
• disordered
• disheveled
• hybrid
• multiple
• piebald
• confused
• 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

The city of 90,000 residents also offers a vibrant arts scene with one of the most unique opera venues in the world, not to mention the creature-comforts found in posh boutique hotels, spas and some 400 eclectic restaurants. — Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Jurors get their own say The jury box has its own eclectic mix. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

When there’s negative space, there’s an instant sense of calm that helps the room feel more intentional, even if the overall design is more layered and eclectic. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Arc{hive} Book + Snackery has an eclectic vibe, bringing together books, tasty snacks, and live music. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

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