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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These cute, varied shades create the sweetest accent nails. Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026 Local productions shifted away from sweeping narratives toward stories reflecting everyday life, employing diverse visual styles and genres to meet varied audience preferences. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026 The Winner Editors who participated in our taste test were surprised to discover how much grocery store bakery cakes truly varied—some had light and airy icing where others had rich buttercream, for example. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 After three years of stellar gains, Wall Street widely expects the good times to keep rolling in 2026 — but with varied views on how much stocks will rally. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 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 3 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

varied

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

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