Varied: meaning, definitions and examples

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varied

[ ˈverid ]

^{Context #1}

describing different options or choices

showing a lot of difference or change; including many different types of things

Synonyms

assorted, different, diverse, various

Examples of usage

There is a varied selection of food at the buffet.
The museum offers a varied collection of art from different time periods.
The concert featured a varied program of classical and modern music.

^{Context #2}

changing or modifying

to make changes or modifications in something

Synonyms

alter, change, diversify, modify

Examples of usage

She varied her routine by trying a new exercise class.
The chef varied the ingredients in the recipe to create a unique dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "varied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 variado

🇮🇳 विविध

🇩🇪 vielfältig

🇮🇩 beragam

🇺🇦 різноманітний

🇵🇱 różnorodny

🇯🇵 多様な

🇫🇷 varié

🇪🇸 variado

🇹🇷 çeşitli

🇰🇷 다양한

🇸🇦 متنوع

🇨🇿 různorodý

🇸🇰 rôznorodý

🇨🇳 多样的

🇸🇮 raznolik

🇮🇸 fjölbreyttur

🇰🇿 әртүрлі

🇬🇪 მრავალფეროვანი

🇦🇿 müxtəlif

🇲🇽 variado

Word origin

The word 'varied' originated from the Latin word 'variare', which means 'to change' or 'to be different'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things that show a lot of difference or diversity. Over time, 'varied' has become a common adjective to express the idea of including many different types of things or options.