1. to mark with different colors in irregular patches or streaks
Usage: often used in passive voice
2. to give variety to; diversify
Usage: formal

Examples

• The leaves were variegated with yellow and green stripes.
• Sunlight variegated the forest floor with patches of light and shadow.
• The marble was naturally variegated with veins of different colors.
• She chose variegated yarn for her knitting project.
• The garden featured variegated hostas with cream-colored edges.
• His speech was variegated with quotes from different authors.
• The artist variegated the canvas with bold splashes of paint.