eclectic

adjective
UK: /ɪˈklektɪk/
US: /ɪˈklektɪk/

  1. Made up of a variety of sources or styles.

    1. Her music taste is eclectic and includes pop and rock.
    2. The restaurant's eclectic menu draws inspiration from cuisines around the world.

  2. Selecting what seems best from various styles or ideas.

    1. The gallery features an eclectic mix of modern art.
    2. He has an eclectic approach to teaching, using different methods.

Synonyms

diverse varied assorted heterogeneous selective broad
eclectic noun

  1. A person who selects or is influenced by a variety of styles or ideas.

    1. She is an eclectic, interested in many different things.
    2. As an eclectic, he combined both traditional and modern techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eclectic" in English means: Made up of a variety of sources or styles., Selecting what seems best from various styles or ideas..

The phonetic transcription of "eclectic" is /ɪˈklektɪk/ in British English and /ɪˈklektɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eclectic": diverse, varied, assorted, heterogeneous, selective, broad.

Example usage of "eclectic": "Her music taste is eclectic and includes pop and rock.". More examples on the page.