Synonyms for
Mixed
Definition
Mixed means combining two or more different things.
Synonyms & similar words
mix
miscellaneous
conflate
shuffle
desegregate
motley
segregate
sundry
commingle
merge
meld
interracial
immix
ruffle
blend
amalgamate
assorted
coalesce
integrate
unify
flux
commix
mixin
mingle
fuse
blended
combined
intermixed
mingled
merged
assorted
varied
diverse
heterogeneous
motley
multifarious
miscellaneous
jumbled
confused
chaotic
disordered
tangled
muddled
jumbled
scrambled
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- mixed feelings
- mixed signals
- mixed results
- mixed blessing
- mixed economy
- mixed marriage
- mixed group
- mixed reaction
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe a situation with both positive and negative aspects, as in 'mixed success'. Can also refer to a combination of different things.
Example sentences
- The artist mixed red and blue paints to make purple.
- The salad was mixed with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- The movie was a mixed bag of comedy and drama.
- The DJ mixed two songs together to create a new sound.
- My feelings are mixed about the new school year.
Quotes
I am a mixed bag of surprises. - C. JoyBell C.
Life is a mixed blessing, which we vainly try to unmix. - Mignon McLaughlin
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell