mixed

Meaning

Verb

simple past and past participle of mix

Adj

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.

mix

• Verb
• Noun

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Synonyms

blended

mingled

miscellaneous

assorted

combined

varied

variegated

heterogeneous

various

sundry

composite

mixed together

promiscuous

intermingled

compound

stirred

medley

impure

hybrid

motley

mix

confused

😕

mingle

interracial

crossbred

adulterated

alloyed

amalgamated

compounded

disturbed

harmonious

kneaded

merged

mix with

mongrel

muddled

particolored

synthesis

farraginous

mixed with

debased

intertwined

join

joined

in a mess

m

Ⓜ️

cross-bred

merge

added

abundant

Translations

gemischt

misto

mixto

mélangé

mischiato

mezclado

misto

mêlé

mixte

gemengd

misturado

karışık

ανάκατος

mixt

assortit

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪkst/

Etymology

Cognate with Middle English: mixid

Cognate with Old English: miscode

In summary

From mix, equivalent to mix + -ed. Compare Middle English mixid (“mixed”, past participle), Old English miscode (“mixed”, preterite). More at mix.
In adjectival use, reinforced by French mixte and/or Latin mixtus, past participle of misceō (“mix”), from the same Indo-European root as mix.

Sentences

The original live concert was mixed by Peter Sinfield.

Following this string of changes , the Supremes had mixed success on the pop charts .

Waldorf schools traditionally employ a mixed approach .

Together they competed in the mixed team recurve event .

This reserve includes two ponds , as well as mixed broadleaved woodland .