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versatile

[vur-suh-tl, -tahyl] / ˈvɜr sə tl, -ˌtaɪl /
ADJECTIVE
adjustable, flexible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished adaptable all-around functional gifted resourceful skilled skillful talented
WEAK
able adroit all-purpose ambidextrous conversant dexterous elastic facile handy ingenuous many-sided mobile multifaceted plastic pliable protean puttylike ready variable varied
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull incapable inept unable untalented
WEAK
inflexible limited unadjustable

Example Sentences

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Nearly 15 years after discovering MXenes, a versatile class of two-dimensional conductive nanomaterials, researchers at Drexel University have now developed a way to create a one-dimensional version known as MXene nanoscrolls.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Watch the video above to learn more about why the Pentagon is moving this versatile unit into the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

What a terrific first-year performance for the versatile guard who averaged 26.6 points and 6.4 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Valverde is not always the headline act for Real Madrid, but unquestionably one of the team's most versatile and reliable players.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Katherine’s familiarity with higher-level math made her a versatile addition to the branch.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly