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

Although some connections to right-wing extremism persist, Scheel notes that today the reception of Norse mythology is far more varied and reflects a broad spectrum of interests.

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Google’s varied business segments have also provided an advantage in distributing and monetizing AI technology.

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Matthiessen was this way, too, and his dizzying life and brilliantly varied work were the paradoxical outcomes of what was, as he put it, his “dream of simplicity.”

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Cousteau would enjoy a varied and legendary underwater career.

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The study found that while Democrats were largely consistent in their opposition to these immigration policies, Republican sentiment varied more, especially by age, gender and ethnicity.

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Related Words

• diverse 
• mixed 
• motley 
• various