eclectic
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
Word origin: From Greek eklektikos, selective, from eklegein, to pick out.
Eclectic in a sentence
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Her eclectic taste in music spanned opera, jazz, and punk.
The curator assembled an eclectic exhibition that juxtaposed Renaissance portraits with contemporary street art.
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The committee dismissed the proposal as blank, pointing out that its projected revenues depended on conditions no economy had ever sustained.
Using “eclectic” well
Eclectic carries a positive tone, praising a tasteful mix drawn from many sources rather than mere randomness. It applies to tastes, collections, and methods.
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