Various — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective pronoun /ˈver-ē-əs/ var·i·ous

Meaning & Definition of Various

Various (adjective)

  1. of an indefinite number greater than one
  2. individual, separate
  3. of differing kinds, multifarious

Various (pronoun)

  1. an indefinite number of separate individuals greater than one

Various (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a variety of usually vivid colors

    "for their various and bizarrely shaped plumage, males of the bird of paradise species have few rivals"

    similar: chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated
    related: iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted, banded, barred, brindled, streaked, striated, bichrome, bicolored, dichromatic, trichromatic, tricolor, two-tone, two-toned
    opposite: colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid
    near: achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Various

The most common words with a similar meaning to Various:

chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, varied, variegated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Various

Words with the opposite meaning of Various:

colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored, solid

Related Words for Various

iridescent, opalescent, brave, bright, brilliant, gay, vibrant, flashy, garish, gaudy, loud, showy, splashy, checkered, dotted, patterned, plaid, plaided, striped, dappled, marbled, mottled, parti-color, piebald, pied, pinto, flecked, specked, speckled, spotted

Near Antonyms of Various

achromatic, bleached, decolorized, faded, washed-out, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, unbrilliant

Word Forms of Various

Derived words: variousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Various

Middle English, from Latin varius "having contrasting colors, of different kinds, changeable" (of uncertain origin) + Middle English -ous, -os -ous

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Various

Words & Phrases Containing Various

many and various

Frequently Asked Questions about Various

What does "Various" mean?

"Various" means of an indefinite number greater than one. As an an adjective and a pronoun, it is defined as: of an indefinite number greater than one.

What is another word for "Various"?

Other words for "Various" include chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued and polychromatic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Various" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Various"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Various". Common alternatives include chromatic, colored, colorful, kaleidoscopic, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome and prismatic.

What is the opposite of "Various"?

Antonyms of "Various" include colorless, monochromatic, monochromic, monotone, self-colored and solid. Near antonyms include achromatic, bleached, decolorized and faded.

How do you use "Various" in a sentence?

Examples of "Various" in a sentence: "for their various and bizarrely shaped plumage, males of the bird of paradise species have few rivals".

Is "Various" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Various" can be used as an adjective and a pronoun, depending on the context.

Is "Various" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Various" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Various"?

"Various" is pronounced /ˈver-ē-əs/ and divided into syllables as var·i·ous.