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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Made in under a minute with zero effort, you have something elegant, versatile, and utterly delicious.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Another versatile player, Pissott was a part of a dynamic Vanderbilt offense this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In terms of incomings, Arsenal's recruitment team are set to target a versatile full-back, a central midfielder and left-winger.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Veronica is a versatile media personality and frequent guest on national television, podcasts, radio and at live events, where she provides expert analysis on a wide range of personal finance topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Each brick had been cut with her ulo, the half-moon shaped woman’s knife, so versatile it can trim a baby’s hair, slice a tough bear, or chip an iceberg.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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