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mixed

mixed

380 1.0
Made of different kinds of things, like roses and lilies
  • adjective
  • /mɪkst/
: 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
71 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

emphasizes an assorted mix often arranged in a random way
assorted
vsmixed
40 3.7

Made of different kinds mixed together

focuses on variety that may be arranged randomly rather than as a set
blended
vsmixed
23 3.3

Made by mixing different parts so you cannot tell them apart

keeps distinct kinds visible and arranged in a varied way
diversified
vsmixed
23 4.7

Having many different kinds of things

is more about simple coexisting differences than intentional variety increase
jumbled
vsmixed
18 3.8

Mixed together in a confused and untidy way

can be arranged randomly but not necessarily in a disorderly manner
miscellaneous
vsmixed
14 6.5

Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools

is about a random assortment rather than an organized grouping
motley
vsmixed
12 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
9 7.0

A group of different small things

is similar but highlights a general random assortment rather than surprise grouping
heterogeneous
vsmixed
8 7.9

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

stresses a random assortment rather than purely different origins
heterogenic
vsmixed
8.0

A thing that has different kinds of parts

adds that the mix is often random or varied in arrangement

Antonyms

265 3.1

Not changing in quality or form over time

77 3.7

Always the same in all parts and at all times

Compounds

mixed message
  • Informal
23 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

mixed metaphor
  • Literature
7 6.8

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

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

4 2.6

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

3 8.2

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

mixed economy
  • Specialized
3 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

mixed farming
  • Specialized
1 3.1

A farm that grows crops and keeps animals together

1 8.9

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

mixed bud
  • Specialized
1 6.7

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

How Varied

diverse
253 3.4
varied
71 3.3
mixed
380 1.0
uniform
77 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.