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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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming, fun, and surprisingly varied adventure with a unique focus on experimentation that sets it apart from other Mario-adjacent 2D platformers. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 The answers varied, but two had responses stemming from deeper places. Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026 Only key leadership staff will be contacted to report to work for varied assignments, the superintendent said. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 With so many exceptional hotels across such a varied landscape, narrowing them down is no easy task. William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

varied

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

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