varied

adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
Synonyms of variednext
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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The varied body of work earned three Emmy Awards and an honorary Academy Award. Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Food and drink With three restaurants, the dining options within the hotel are varied and exquisite. José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026 Architects — a key group of our membership — are the visionaries of our city, the people who can take a societal need and, within the complex, varied constraints, design a structure to meet that need. Carlo Scissura, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026 The results varied, but the club is ready to embrace the new reality in 2026. Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026 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 18 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

varied

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

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