varied

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
1
: various, diverse
many and varied comments
2
variedly adverb

Examples of varied in a Sentence

We try to eat a more varied diet. My routine is varied enough so that I don't get bored. She studies subjects as varied as chemistry and sculpture.
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring. Gina Riley, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 While Wright gained fame for his distinctly recognizable forms, Davis drew from diverse architectural sources for projects as varied as the old Comiskey Park and the St. James Chapel of the Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 The reasons for attending were as varied as the Trump agenda. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for varied

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of varied was in 1588

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“Varied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varied. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

varied

adjective
var·​ied
ˈver-ēd,
ˈvar-
1
: having many forms or types : diverse
2
variedly adverb

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