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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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Clarke knows exactly what those two offer, and with first-choice Aaron Hickey still out injured, could there be a start for versatile Bristol City defender Ross McCrorie?

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Beyond these results, the work points to glass-based integrated photonics as a durable and versatile platform for future quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Indeed, it is understood that clubs in the Premier League and Europe are taking an interest in the versatile full-back before the summer transfer window.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He went from being uncomfortable as a freshman to being versatile, confident and a leader as a senior.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.