mixed

[mikst]

mixed Definition

  • 1made up of a variety of different things or people that are not usually connected with each other
  • 2showing a combination of good and bad feelings, opinions, or qualities about something or someone
  • 3involving both men and women or people from different races or social classes

Using mixed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mixed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The salad was a mixed assortment of greens, fruits, and nuts.

  • Example

    Her feelings about the movie were mixed; she liked the plot but disliked the acting.

  • Example

    The company has a mixed record on environmental issues.

  • Example

    The school has a mixed student body, with students from various backgrounds and social classes.

mixed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with mixed

  • a collection of things or people that are of different types or quality

    Example

    The restaurant's menu was a mixed bag of dishes, some were delicious while others were disappointing.

  • having both positive and negative feelings about something or someone

    Example

    She had mixed emotions about leaving her hometown; she was excited to start a new life but sad to leave her family and friends behind.

  • a marriage between people from different races, religions, or social classes

    Example

    Their families were initially against their mixed marriage, but they eventually came around and accepted their relationship.

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Summary: mixed in Brief

The term 'mixed' [mikst] refers to a combination of different things or people that are not usually connected, such as an assorted salad or a diverse student body. It can also describe having both positive and negative feelings or opinions about something or someone, as in 'mixed emotions' or 'mixed record.' 'Mixed' extends into phrases like 'mixed bag,' denoting a collection of things or people that are of different types or quality.

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