mixed Meaning & Definition
What Does Mixed Mean?
Mixed is a verb that means simple past and past participle of mix. As an adjective, it means Having two or more separate aspects.
Quick Facts About Mixed
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mɪkst/ |
| Synonyms | sundry, cur and assorted |
| Comparative / superlative | more mixed, most mixed |
Mixed Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of mix
Mixed as an Adjective
- Having two or more separate aspects.
I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.
- Not completely pure, tainted or adulterated.
My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility.
- Including both male(s) and female(s).
The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.
- Stemming from two or more races or breeds.
The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions.
- Polarizing; including both positive and negative feedback.
The movie has received mixed reviews from movie critics.
Verb
- To stir together.
Mix the eggs and milk with the flour until the consistency is smooth.
- To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).
Don't mix the meat recipes with the dairy recipes.
- To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to concoct from different parts.
Yellow and blue paint mix to make green.
- To blend by the use of a mixer (machine).
Mix the egg whites until they are stiff.
- To combine (several tracks).
I'll mix the rhythm tracks down to a single track.
- To produce a finished version of (a recording).
I'm almost done mixing this song.
- To unite with in company; to join; to associate.
Synonyms of Mixed
Mixed in a Sentence
I get a very mixed feeling from this puzzling painting.
The various studies produced mixed results.
My joy was somewhat mixed when my partner said she was pregnant: it's a lot of responsibility.
The tennis match was mixed, with a boy and a girl on each side.
My son attends a mixed school, my daughter an all-girl grammar school.
The benefit dog show has both mixed and single-breed competitions.
Mixed blood can surprisingly produce inherited properties which neither parent showed
The movie has received mixed reviews from movie critics.
Mix the eggs and milk with the flour until the consistency is smooth.
Don't mix the meat recipes with the dairy recipes.
Yellow and blue paint mix to make green.
Mix the egg whites until they are stiff.
I'll mix the rhythm tracks down to a single track.
I'm almost done mixing this song.
Word Forms & Grammar
mixed
mixed (comparative more mixed, superlative most mixed)
Words That Rhyme With Mixed
Origin of Mixed
Origin 1: From mix, equivalent to mix + -ed. Compare Middle English mixid (“mixed”, past participle), Old English miscode (“mixed”, preterite). More at mix.
Origin 2: In adjectival use, reinforced by French mixte and/or Latin mixtus, past participle of misceō (“mix”), from the same Indo-European root as mix.
Common Questions About Mixed
Is mixed a verb or an adjective?
Mixed is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for mixed?
You can replace mixed with words such as sundry, cur and assorted. See the full list of mixed synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mixed?
The comparative form is more mixed and the superlative form is most mixed.