ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mixed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mɪkst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Mixed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of mix.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of mix.

More Meanings

  1. Having two or more separate aspects.
  2. Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.
  3. Including both male(s) and female(s).
  4. Stemming from two or more races or breeds.
  5. Polarizing; including both positive and negative feedback.

Example Sentences

The various studies produced mixed results.
I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.
The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.
The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions.

Word Forms

Synonyms for mixed

Depending on context, synonyms include heterogeneous, ambivalent, conflicted, equivocal, catholic, dishomogeneous.

Antonyms for mixed

Common opposites include homogeneous, unmixed, invariable, onefold, samely, uniform.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heterogeneous, blended, amalgamated, motley, assorted, miscellaneous.

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