eclectic
From many sources
Eclectic is an adjective used to characterize something that contains elements drawn from many different sources.
It is similar in meaning to diverse and heterogeneous.
Groups of objects can be characterized as eclectic, such as an eclectic collection of modern art or an eclectic group of actors.
If someone has eclectic tastes, they like a number of different but related things equally, such as different kinds of music or food.
Differing in type
- assortedOf various sorts
- miscellaneousOf mixed composition
- heterogeneousConsisting of dissimilar elements
- multifariousHaving great variety
motley · mixed · composite · mosaic · patchwork · kaleidoscopic · sundry · melange
Artistic nonconformist type
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- unorthodoxContrary to accepted practice
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
nonconformist · offbeat · alternative · original · iconoclastic · maverick · freethinking · individualistic
Joining into unity
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- blendedMixed into uniformity
- syncreticCombining disparate traditions
- integrativeCombining into a whole
interdisciplinary · cross-disciplinary · multidisciplinary · amalgamated · combined · synthesized · crossover · boundary-spanning
Deliberately selected and organized
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- choosyOverly particular about preferences
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
particular · picky · fastidious · handpicked · cherry-picked · deliberate · intentional · thoughtful
varied
Differing in type
- assortedOf various sorts
- miscellaneousOf mixed composition
- heterogeneousConsisting of dissimilar elements
multifarious · motley · mixed · composite · mosaic · patchwork · kaleidoscopic · sundry · melange · amalgam
bohemian
Artistic nonconformist type
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
- quirkyIdiosyncratically unusual
- unorthodoxContrary to accepted practice
idiosyncratic · nonconformist · offbeat · alternative · original · iconoclastic · maverick · freethinking · individualistic · counterculture
fusion
Joining into unity
integrative · interdisciplinary · cross-disciplinary · multidisciplinary · amalgamated · combined · synthesized · crossover · boundary-spanning · holistic
curated
Deliberately selected and organized
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- choosyOverly particular about preferences
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
judicious · particular · picky · fastidious · handpicked · cherry-picked · deliberate · intentional · thoughtful · meticulous
- design stylesart deco, Art Nouveau, art nouveau, Bauhaus, minimalism
- creative traitscreative, imaginative, inventive, innovative, original
- decor stylesmodern, contemporary, traditional, rustic, bohemian
- fashion adjectivesstylish, elegant, casual, formal, trendy
- fashion stylescasual wear, bohemian, formal wear, preppy, romantic
- versatileversatile, well-rounded, multitalented, all-rounder, multifaceted
eclectichomogeneous
Alike in composition throughout
uniform · monolithic · unvaried · consistent · homogenous
eclecticnarrow
Of small width
limited · exclusive · particular · specific · narrow-minded
- eclectic mixVaried combination from sources
- eclectic styleBorrowing from many sources
- eclectic designBlending multiple aesthetic traditions