variegated

[ vair-ee-i-gey-tid, vair-i-gey- ]

adjective

1. varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
2. varied; diversified; diverse.

variegated

/ ˈvɛərɪˌɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. displaying differently coloured spots, patches, streaks, etc
2. (of foliage or flowers) having pale patches, usually as a result of mutation, infection, etc

Other Words From

• un·vari·e·gated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of variegated¹

First recorded in 1655–65; variegate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

At times, it feels like every actor is in a different movie, though the variegated tones come together in bone-rattling sound design and textured cinematography to create an incredibly arresting cinematic experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Waikiki reveals these striking colors earlier than other variegated colocasia.

From Seattle Times

I want my solo show to look like the best group show you ever saw — it’s composed of a lot of different things; it’s got a lot of variegated artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times

Which is all the more reason to acknowledge the rich bounty of work in the variegated landscape of today’s off-Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times

—They have vastly different approaches and philosophies to govern their sprawling, variegated states.

From Los Angeles Times