many-sided
Americanadjective
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having many sides.
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having many aspects.
a many-sided question.
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having many interests, qualities, accomplishments, etc.; versatile.
The typical person of the Renaissance was many-sided.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of many-sided
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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For decades, nearly every Colombian’s life has been touched by the country’s many-sided conflict.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
And in doing so, "Yellowjackets" brings awareness to yet another aspect of the many-sided stone that is trauma, and shows the reality of another part of some women's lives.
From Salon ● May 7, 2023
It consists of a many-sided nanoparticle dotted with the spike found on the original version of the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2022
The issue is ethically many-sided and emotionally complicated, but at least one reaction feels clear looking around the show: You can’t help but feel relief that what’s here is safely here.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
This, no doubt, needs a high culture, a many-sided genius, and the speciality of an expert in all subjects of human intelligence and action.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
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