varied
word
Definition
Consisting of different types or showing a lot of differences. Something that is varied is not all the same, but includes many different forms or kinds.
Usage & Nuances
'Varied' is often used to describe collections, experiences, diets, or environments that contain different elements. Common collocations: 'a varied menu', 'varied backgrounds'. Do not confuse with 'variable' (which means changeable, not diverse).
Spanish: variadoPortuguese (BR): variadoPortuguese (PT): variadoChinese (Simplified): 多样的 - 各种各样的Chinese (Traditional): 多樣的 - 各種各樣的Hindi: विविधArabic: متنوعBengali: বিচিত্র - বৈচিত্র্যময়Russian: разнообразныйJapanese: 多様な - バラエティに富んだVietnamese: đa dạngKorean: 다양한Turkish: çeşitliUrdu: متنوعIndonesian: beragam - bervariasi
Example Sentences
The restaurant offers a varied menu.
basic
She has a varied collection of books.
basic
The activities at the camp are varied.
basic
People from varied backgrounds attended the event.
natural
My job is pretty varied—every day is different.
natural
Traveling gives you a varied perspective on life.
natural