mixed

[mɪkst]

Definition:
1. Caused to combine or unite.
2. Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity).
3. Involving or composed of different races.

Use 'mixed' in a sentence:

1. Biofuels can be mixed with conventional fuels.
2. It smelled like gasoline and flowers mixed together.
3. She had attended a racially mixed school.
4. The mixed forest is cut commercially but is also carefully conserved to look good.
5. The African National Congress today dropped its doctrine of nationalizing industry in favour of a mixed economy.
6. I found a very mixed group of individuals, some of whom I could relate to and others with whom I had very little in common.
7. British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.
8. Sally had attended a racially mixed school.
9. Research on athletes and ordinary human subjects has yielded a mixed bag of results.
10. The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not) .
11. The community is very mixed, not least because there are plenty of small industrial enterprises.
12. The weather has been very mixed recently.
13. But it is clear that the vast majority of enterprise customers will continue to have mixed environments.
14. I had a mixed salad – a huge bowlful for $3.20.
15. Mixed bathing was permitted on British beaches.
16. The spa has 6 indoor pools, 2 for women only, 2 for men only, and 2 for mixed bathing.
17. There has been a very mixed reaction to the decision.
18. He mixed business and pleasure in a perfect and dynamic way.
19. We are both children of racially mixed marriages.
20. You're all mixed up.
21. This autumn's collections are a very mixed bag.
22. As a hangover from rationing, they mixed butter and margarine.
23. Many races are mixed in Hawaii.
24. I found a very mixed group of individuals some of whom I could relate to and others with whom I had very little in common.
25. I still feel inadequate, useless and mixed up.
26. This pub had a mixed clientele.
27. She had mixed feelings about giving up her job.
28. I came home from the meeting with mixed feelings.
29. And yet more studies have produced mixed results.
30. I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think) .
31. Girls who have always been at a mixed school know how to stand up for themselves.
32. In this living room we've mixed glorious floral prints.
33. Have you mixed those two ingredients well together?
34. .a woman of mixed race.
35. Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students?
36. The rabbits are a mixed lot.
37. Reaction to the visit is mixed.
38. The play was given a mixed reception by the critics.
39. I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil.
40. She mixed the flour and water to a smooth paste.
41. There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director.
42. The concrete was ready mixed.
43. They expressed mixed emotions at the news.
44. Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans.
45. I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company.
46. I think he's a rather mixed up kid.
47. Why did I ever get mixed up with you?
48. Someone has mixed up all the application forms.