Synonyms for multifarious
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Varied — having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts
varied, various, diverse, multitudinous, miscellaneous, different, numerous, sundry, diversified, manifold, many, assorted, motley, heterogeneous, eclectic, mixed, multifold, multiform, variegated, dissimilar, divers formal dated
2. Many-sided
Other
multigenerous dated
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having great diversity or variety; of various kinds; made up of many differing parts.
- adj. 2
In which a party or a cause of action has been improperly or wrongfully joined together in the same suit, as in a misjoinder, perhaps as a result of a joinder of unrelated, distinct, independent parties or matters.
Related words
- Word family
- multifariously multifariousness
Example sentences
- various Parents have various influences on their children.
- diverse The vigorous man is engaged in diverse activities.
- varied The prices of commodities varied every week then.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| multifarious | steady | |
| various | falling | |
| diverse | rising | |
| varied | falling | |
| multitudinous | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- many2
- 5 letters
- mixed1
- 6 letters
- varied2, divers2, motley2, sundry2
- 7 letters
- various3, complex2, diverse2
- 8 letters
- numerous3, eclectic3, manifold3, assorted3
- 9 letters
- different3, multiform, multifold
- 10 letters
- dissimilar4, variegated4
- 11 letters
- diversified4
- 13 letters
- miscellaneous5, heterogeneous5, multitudinous, multigenerous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (many2 = 2 syllables).