What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mongrelly
Example
The city's architecture is a mongrelly mix of styles from different periods. [mongrelly: adjective]
Example
She has a mongrelly background, with ancestors from different parts of the world. [mongrelly: adverb]
assorted
Example
The box contained an assorted collection of chocolates. [assorted: adjective]
Example
He picked up an assorted selection of fruits and vegetables at the market. [assorted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Assorted is more commonly used than mongrelly in everyday language. Assorted is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while mongrelly is less common and may have a negative connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mongrelly and assorted?
Both mongrelly and assorted are relatively informal words, but assorted is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
