variegated

• Que apresenta cores ou manchas variadas; de coloração heterogênea, com manchas ou listras de cores diferentes. Também pode significar diversificado, composto por elementos variados.

Marked with irregular patches, spots, or streaks of different colors; exhibiting a pattern of varied hues or, figuratively, showing diversity in character.

1. Having a patchwork of colorsB2formalart

   Showing an irregular pattern of different colors, typically as patches, streaks, or spots, giving a multicolored appearance.

   Variegado, com coloração irregular

   • The variegated leaves of the hosta brightened the shady garden.
   • She wore a scarf of variegated silk that shifted from blue to green.
   • The artist used a variegated palette to create a vibrant mosaic.
   • A variegated butterfly rested on the window sill.
   • The old quilt was a variegated patchwork of faded fabrics.

   Sinônimosdappledmotleymottledmulticoloredparticoloredpiedspeckledstreaked

   Antônimosmonochromaticsoliduniform

2. Diverse in characterC1formal

   Consisting of a wide variety of different elements, often implying a rich mixture of types or styles.

   Variado em composição

   • He led a variegated career, working as a chef, pilot, and actor.
   • The city's variegated cultural landscape attracts tourists from around the world.
   • The anthology features a variegated collection of voices and genres.
   • Her variegated interests ranged from quantum physics to ballet.
   • The menu offers a variegated selection of dishes from across the globe.

   Sinônimosassorteddiverseeclecticheterogeneousmiscellaneousmixedmotleymultifarioussundryvaried

   Antônimoshomogeneousmonolithicuniform

• Verbo pouco comum que significa tornar variado na aparência, especialmente adicionando cores ou marcas diferentes; diversificar, matizar.

An obsolete verb meaning to make varied in appearance, especially by adding different colors or marks; to diversify.

1. To diversify in appearanceC2formal

   To mark with different colors, especially in patches or streaks; to make varied in color.

   Diversificar a aparência

   • The gardener variegated the flowerbed with different species.
   • The artist variegated the canvas with shades of blue and green.
   • The leaves of this plant are naturally variegated with white and yellow.

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