varied

[vair-eed]

adjective

1. characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified.

   varied backgrounds.

2. changed; altered.

   a varied estimate.

3. having several different colors; variegated.

varied

/ ˈvɛərɪd /

adjective

1. displaying or characterized by variety; diverse

2. modified or altered

   the amount may be varied without notice

3. varicoloured; variegated

Other Word Forms

• variedly adverb
• variedness noun
• nonvaried adjective
• unvaried adjective
• well-varied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of varied¹

First recorded in 1580–90; vary + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But in most cases, "AI adoption was ad hoc and usage varied considerably between individuals, phases of learning and departments."

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Few things better represent life’s varied ephemeralities than being excited about fall foliage’s exploding colors, just before the leaves die and become the primary ingredient in wintry, brown sidewalk sludge.

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Glaciers began their widespread retreat across the Alps in about 1850, though the timing varied from place to place.

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For anyone who has followed Armisen’s unconventional road to comedy, “100 Sound Effects” almost comes across like a Venn diagram of his varied interests.

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It would take a psychologist or geneticist to determine if there’s something in the minds or molecular makeup of party faithful, which could explain their varied treatment of those humbled and vanquished.

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Related Words

• diverse 
• mixed 
• motley 
• various