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mixed

 

[ mɪkst ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feelings

Made up of a variety of different elements or qualities; mingled together in an unpredictable way.

Synonyms

blended, diverse, varied

Examples of usage

  • The movie received mixed reviews from critics.
  • She had mixed feelings about moving to a new city.
  • The cake had a mixed flavor of chocolate and vanilla.
  • The artist used a mixed media technique for the painting.
Context #2 | Verb

baking

To mix or combine different ingredients together thoroughly.

Synonyms

blend, combine, stir

Examples of usage

  • You need to mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
  • She mixed the oil and vinegar to make the salad dressing.

Translations

Translations of the word "mixed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misturado

🇮🇳 मिश्रित

🇩🇪 gemischt

🇮🇩 campuran

🇺🇦 змішаний

🇵🇱 mieszany

🇯🇵 混合した (kon'gō shita)

🇫🇷 mélangé

🇪🇸 mezclado

🇹🇷 karışık

🇰🇷 혼합된 (honhabdoen)

🇸🇦 مخلوط (makhlut)

🇨🇿 smíšený

🇸🇰 zmiešaný

🇨🇳 混合的 (hùnhé de)

🇸🇮 mešan

🇮🇸 blandaður

🇰🇿 араласқан

🇬🇪 შერეული (shereuli)

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 mezclado

Etymology

The word 'mixed' originated from the Middle English word 'mixt', which came from the Latin word 'mixtus', meaning 'mixed'. The concept of mixing different elements together has been present in human activities such as cooking, art, and music for centuries.

See also: mix, mixable, mixer, mixing, mixtape, mixture, remix, unmixed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,757, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.