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Mixed

Verb / mɪkst / Another word for mixed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mixed means combining two or more different things.

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Common collocations

  • mixed feelings
  • mixed signals
  • mixed results
  • mixed blessing
  • mixed economy
  • mixed marriage
  • mixed group
  • mixed reaction

Word family

noun mixture
verb mix
adjective mixed
adverb mixedly

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

  1. The artist mixed red and blue paints to make purple.
  2. The salad was mixed with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  3. The movie was a mixed bag of comedy and drama.
  4. The DJ mixed two songs together to create a new sound.
  5. 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

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