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

After all, Russia is so big and varied.

From BBC

The season’s literary offerings are as varied and complex as a cast of Thomas Pynchon characters ... and include Thomas Pynchon’s return.

From Los Angeles Times

Early reactions to the film have varied wildly in Venice.

From BBC

And while the novels varied greatly, each was engagingly local.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the varied movies shot there are “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” “Small Soldiers,” and “First Daughter.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• diverse 
• mixed 
• motley 
• various