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

Derived Forms

• ˈvariedly, adverb
• ˈvariedness, noun

Other Words From

• varied·ly adverb
• varied·ness noun
• non·varied adjective
• un·varied adjective
• well-varied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of varied¹

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

Example Sentences

“I felt his music was complex, beautiful, harmonically and textually varied,” says Coppola, “and interesting.”

From Los Angeles Times

The sauce or dressing varieties are just as varied as ketchup, sweet mustard, spicy mustard, garlic and, the most popular, French dressing.

From Salon

The effects of sedentary time varied by outcome.

From Science Daily

The action was so fast and varied, you could blink and miss a world record.

From Los Angeles Times

The results varied widely from region to region, but in Southern California, homes protected by a fire department were 19% less likely to burn — 31% if a civilian helped defend it too.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• diverse
• mixed
• motley
• various