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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Strickland's journey to AEW's main event scene has been a long and varied one. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Blackledge's content varied between lip-syncing clips, car content and videos taken with his friends and girlfriend, Emmie Gillikin. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Census participation levels have long varied among different demographic groups. Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025 Reviewing our zoning and land use policies to remove barriers to developing the varied housing types needed. 5. Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

varied

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

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