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mixed

mixed

1 1.0
Made of different kinds of things, like roses and lilies
  • adjective
  • /mɪkst/
translation icon : variado
  • And I, you know, I have mixed feelings about it.

OK, I got a huge like a mixed bag of fidget toys.

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Examples

  • It's just a really fun, kind of quirky mixed neighborhood.

  • I do like this when mixed with other things.

  • It's like seaside sea salt mixed with some fresh greenery.

  • So I'm a big fan of growing mixed turf grass lawn plants.

  • It looks like an icy pink kind of mixed with a little rose gold.

  • The cake was a mixed assortment of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.

  • Her playlist featured a mixed collection of pop, rock, and classical songs.

  • The report presented a mixed analysis of the project's success and areas for improvement.

Synonyms

various
vsmixed
1.0

Having many different kinds

adds the idea of random or varied arrangement beyond mere variety
varied
vsmixed
54 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

emphasizes an assorted mix often arranged in a random way
assorted
vsmixed
25 3.7

Made of different kinds mixed together

focuses on variety that may be arranged randomly rather than as a set
miscellaneous
vsmixed
17 6.5

Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools

is about a random assortment rather than an organized grouping
heterogeneous
vsmixed
9 7.9

Made of different types of people or things, like scientists and artists

stresses a random assortment rather than purely different origins
motley
vsmixed
9 7.5

Made up of many different people or things that do not fit together

is a neutral mix that does not imply mismatch or oddness
sundry
vsmixed
8 7.0

A group of different small things

is similar but highlights a general random assortment rather than surprise grouping
diversified
vsmixed
1 4.7

Having many different kinds of things

is more about simple coexisting differences than intentional variety increase
heterogenic
vsmixed
8.0

A thing that has different kinds of parts

adds that the mix is often random or varied in arrangement
jumbled
vsmixed
3.8

Mixed together in a confused and untidy way

can be arranged randomly but not necessarily in a disorderly manner
blended
vsmixed
3.3

Made by mixing different parts so you cannot tell them apart

keeps distinct kinds visible and arranged in a varied way

Antonyms

107 3.1

Not changing in quality or form over time

92 3.7

Always the same in all parts and at all times

Compounds

mixed message
  • Informal
20 4.9

A statement that gives unclear or opposite signals, causing confusion

mixed bag
  • Informal
17 3.7

A group of things, people, or results with both good and bad parts

A union of two people from different races, religions, or cultures

3 2.6

An alcoholic drink made by mixing spirits with juice or other drinks

mixed metaphor
  • Literature
3 6.8

A mix of different images that do not fit together and sound confusing

mixed economy
  • Specialized
2 4.1

A system where both private companies and the government own and run businesses

A situation with good and bad parts that makes the result unclear

2 8.2

A person whose parents or grandparents come from two different racial groups

mixed farming
  • Specialized
1 3.1

A farm that grows crops and keeps animals together

8.9

Something that harms many people and a person's home or land

mixed bud
  • Specialized
6.7

A small growth on a plant that makes both leaves and flowers

How Varied

diverse
297 3.4
varied
54 3.3
mixed
1 1.0
uniform
92 3.7

Surface Forms

mixed positive

Morphology

mixed = mix (transparent) = mix + ed

Standard participial/adjectival formation from 'mix' with '-ed'; the sense 'composed of an assortment of types' is a direct extension of 'mixed'.

Etymology

Mixed comes from the verb mix and the noun mixture, both meaning 'a combination of different things'. So a mixed bouquet or program is one that contains several different kinds or types together.