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

But today the Cubs return to the cool, calm and eclectic atmosphere of Wrigley Field, a respite from the 115-degree heat outside the Phoenix ballpark and the slow burn inside in a 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

In 2025 Turner showed his eclectic tastes, appearing in the romantic drama Eternity, the war on terrorism satire Atropia, and the low-budget art-house mystery Rose of Nevada. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest will also reprise their roles as the eclectic aunts who raised the Owens sisters, always encouraging them to embrace their true magical selves. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

The six-part series, from the mind of Cortesi, follows Maddy Caruso, a British wedding planner for an eclectic list of clients in the Italian countryside. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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