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

After moving south from Indiana, Williams discovered the organization through its eclectic programming and eventually joined their team. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026

With four major professional sports teams and an eclectic international dining scene that ranges from Texas staples like barbecue and Tex-Mex to Vietnamese, Nigerian, and Indian cuisine, there’s no shortage of reasons to visit. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026

And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Bold, whimsical, and eclectic, the jewelry collection is a clear reflection of Karpidas and her singular vision. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Podcast

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!