varied

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adjective

var·​ied ˈver-ēd How to pronounce varied (audio)
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1
: various, diverse
many and varied comments
2
: variegated sense 1
variedly adverb

varied

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past tense and past participle of vary

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Adjective 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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The Belgian designer, who went on to thank her team members and collaborators by name, is known for her varied explorations of feminine identity. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Possible options include ammunition designed for varied levels of impact, including armor-piercing configurations. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Each theme acts as its own microcosm of the overall exhibition’s approach, showcasing varied perspectives on a single topic. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 And this convergence underscores how their varied yet deeply rooted commitments to values of equality and fairness helped shift and shape society for the better. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for varied

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Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of vary

First Known Use

Adjective

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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varied

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