varied

American  

[vair-eed] / ˈvɛər id /

adjective

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

   varied backgrounds.

2. changed; altered.

   a varied estimate.

3. having several different colors; variegated.

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varied British  

/ ˈvɛərɪd /

adjective

1. displaying or characterized by variety; diverse

2. modified or altered

   the amount may be varied without notice

3. varicoloured; variegated

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of varied

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

Example Sentences

"It equally would cover all manner of offences. Some of them could be deemed much more serious than others. Sentences will be incredibly varied."

From BBC

Altadena has been called artsy and a bit funky and architecturally varied, but it was celebrated for three things in particular:

From Los Angeles Times

"The environment has been challenging, and performance has varied across the business," Mr O'Shea said.

From BBC

This discovery not only adds a new species to the Iguanodontia group, but also reveals that dinosaur skin and body coverings were more varied and innovative than previously understood.

From Science Daily

Trends at the metropolitan area level varied, even within the same state.

From Barron's

Related Words

• diverse
• mixed
• motley
• various