VARIEGATED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈver-ē-ə-ˌgā-təd

Definition of variegated

as in colored

marked by a variety of usually vivid colors the variegated costumes of the dancers in the nightclub

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as in dotted

marked with spots a variety of variegated tulip that is highly prized by gardeners

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verb

past tense of variegate

as in mottled

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Adjective

There’s also a variegated variety. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 For variegated types, that’s actually the preferred way, since rooted cuttings often send up new shoots that are just plain green. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for variegated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for variegated

Adjective

The striking image peers through the Milky Way at millions of multi-colored stars appearing against a backdrop of galaxies.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.

— Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

Birding is growing in popularity across Georgia, where backyards, parks and green spaces offer opportunities to spot everything from soaring raptors to colorful song birds.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
What to do nearby Marrakech—one of the most dynamic, colorful, historic, lively, and hedonistic cities in Morocco—is five minutes away, and within walking distance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Definition of speckled

Verb

In Palm Beach, Worth Avenue feels decidedly glitzier than many of America’s other iconic main streets, striped with designer boutiques, upscale galleries, polished restaurants, and luxury hotels.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Throughout the series of photos, Ciara can be seen in a red-, white- and blue-striped top playing with her kids, along with snaps and videos of her kids in the pool on floaties.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of striped

Adjective

In discussing her varied interests and style sense, Pilar Queen said her mother developed her own sense of style and wasn’t influenced by her own mother.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of varied

Verb

Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

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