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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For example, blenders are more versatile than juicers.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Researchers describe the new POMbranes as a versatile platform technology.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

And, so far at least, AI hasn’t shown that it is versatile enough to transform businesses and industries on a large scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

At an auction, Nicholson found a large, versatile plastic truck pallet that was among many used for the Nostromo’s interior walls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He was versatile, and Major Major soon found himself incorporating the signature in fragments of imaginary dialogues.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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