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varied

American  
[vair-eed] / ˈvɛər id /

adjective

  1. characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified.

    varied backgrounds.

  2. changed; altered.

    a varied estimate.

  3. having several different colors; variegated.


varied British  
/ ˈvɛərɪd /

adjective

  1. displaying or characterized by variety; diverse

  2. modified or altered

    the amount may be varied without notice

  3. varicoloured; variegated

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Other Word Forms

  • nonvaried adjective
  • unvaried adjective
  • variedly adverb
  • variedness noun
  • well-varied adjective

Etymology

Origin of varied

First recorded in 1580–90; vary + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Though first and foremost a seminarian, Khamenei read widely and kept varied company.

From The Wall Street Journal

That our culture was ancient, rich and varied.

From The Wall Street Journal

As curious Americans ran spirit circles themselves, mediums grew more common, and spirit manifestations more varied.

From Literature

The type of responsibilities also varied in Pew’s family caregiver research.

From MarketWatch

Let me remind you that Major Puff was a puffin whose ancestors were responsible for winning half a dozen wars, not to mention twenty-eighty significant battles and countless skirmishes of varied importance.

From Literature