What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
admixed
Example
The recipe calls for the spices to be admixed with the meat before cooking. [admixed: verb]
Example
The population of the city is admixed, with people from various cultural backgrounds. [admixed: adjective]
mixed
Example
I mixed the blue and yellow paint to create green. [mixed: verb]
Example
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. [mixed: adjective]
Example
She felt mixed emotions about the decision she had to make. [mixed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mixed is more commonly used than admixed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between admixed and mixed?
Admixed is often used in scientific or technical contexts and may sound more formal than mixed, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
