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variegated — having different colors or markings; showing variety

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having different colors or markings; showing variety

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɛriɪˌɡeɪtɪd/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's variegated cat looked like it fell into a paint bucket during art class.
  • The variegated marble floor of the museum reflected light in fascinating ways.
  • His variegated collection of socks made getting dressed feel like a daily rainbow festival.

variegated

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈvɛriɪˌɡeɪtɪd/]

having different colors or markings; showing variety

a cheerful gardener kneels beside a spectacular flower bed filled with different varieties of blooms. She points excitedly at the mixed plantings while holding a watering can in her other hand. The flower bed showcases roses with red and white stripes, tulips with yellow and purple patches, and pansies with multicolored faces. Each flower displays distinct color combinations and patterns that create a stunning patchwork effect. A butterfly collector nearby pauses to admire the diverse array while several butterflies flutter around the varied blooms. Other visitors to the garden stop and stare in wonder at the beautiful mixture of colors and markings. flowers having different colors and markings in a delightful variety
💡 Concept

a cheerful gardener kneels beside a spectacular flower bed filled with different varieties of blooms. She points excitedly at the mixed plantings while holding a watering can in her other hand. The flower bed showcases roses with red and white stripes, tulips with yellow and purple patches, and pansies with multicolored faces. Each flower displays distinct color combinations and patterns that create a stunning patchwork effect. A butterfly collector nearby pauses to admire the diverse array while several butterflies flutter around the varied blooms. Other visitors to the garden stop and stare in wonder at the beautiful mixture of colors and markings. flowers having different colors and markings in a delightful variety

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɛriɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɛəriɪɡeɪtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootvari-
Suffix--egated

Origin

From Latin variegatus, meaning 'made of different colors' or 'diversified.' The word comes from the verb variegare, which literally means 'to make varied or spotted.'

Breakdown

vari- (varied/different) + -eg- (to make/do) + -ated (past participle suffix meaning 'having been made')

🎵Rhyme

delegatedsegregatedaggregated
delegated
segregated
aggregated

🔗Collocations

variegated foliage
variegated pattern
variegated landscape
variegated colors
variegated texture

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother's variegated cat looked like it fell into a paint bucket during art class.”

“The variegated marble floor of the museum reflected light in fascinating ways.”

😄 Fun example

“His variegated collection of socks made getting dressed feel like a daily rainbow festival.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

multicoloredmottleddappleddiversevaried

Antonyms

uniformmonochromesolid

Related

varietyvariationdiverseheterogeneous

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