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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The outcomes of attacks and other actions are often decided by rolling many-sided dice.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
For decades, nearly every Colombian’s life has been touched by the country’s many-sided conflict.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
So to me, Joe is like, he's a many-sided die.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2023
Certainly Stevenson’s novels and stories exhibit extraordinary verve, whether depicting many-sided characters, richly atmospheric settings or political history.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 20, 2021
Bill many-sided, straight, the tip resembling a compressed pointed wedge.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by William Swainson
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