VERSATILE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VERSATILE?

Need another word that means the same as “versatile”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “versatile” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Versatile” are: various, adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented, multiskilled, many-sided, resourceful, protean, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, not fixed, not settled, variable

Versatile as an Adjective

Definitions of "Versatile" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “versatile” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Able to move freely in all directions.
• Having great diversity or variety.
• Changeable; inconstant.
• Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
• Competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another.
• Changeable or inconstant.

Synonyms of "Versatile" as an adjective (18 Words)

adaptable	Able to adjust to new conditions. The frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths.
adjustable	Able to be adjusted. Adjustable interest rates.
all-round	Many-sided.
changeable	Able to be changed or exchanged. The weather will be changeable with rain at times.
flexible	Able to flex; able to bend easily. You can save money if you re flexible about where your room is located.
many-sided	Having many aspects.
multifaceted	Having many different aspects or features. A multifaceted undertaking.
multiskilled	Having a range of skills or abilities. The growth of a new multiskilled workforce.
multitalented	Having many skills or talents. A multitalented musician and songwriter.
not fixed	Securely placed or fastened or set.
not settled	Inhabited by colonists.
open	Open to or in view of all. An issue open to question.
open to change	Used of mouth or eyes.
open-ended	Allowing for future changes or revisions.
protean	Able to do many different things; versatile. It is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject.
resourceful	Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. The most resourceful cook in town.
variable	Marked by diversity or difference. The quality of hospital food is highly variable.
various	Distinctly dissimilar or unlike. His disguises are many and various.

Usage Examples of "Versatile" as an adjective

• A versatile sewing machine.
• He was versatile enough to play on either wing.
• Versatile moods.
• A versatile writer.
• A versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind.
• His vast and versatile erudition.
• An insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally.
• An owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward.

Associations of "Versatile" (30 Words)

adaptable	Able to be modified for a new use or purpose. The frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths.
adjustable	Capable of being changed so as to match or fit. Adjustable seat belts.
changing	Marked by continuous change or effective action.
convertible	A convertible security. Nationalism is too easily convertible into bitterness and selfishness.
diverse	Distinctly dissimilar or unlike. Subjects as diverse as architecture language teaching and the physical sciences.
ductile	Able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable, not brittle. Ductile copper.
ductility	The malleability of something that can be drawn into threads or wires or hammered into thin sheets.
flexible	Capable of bending easily without breaking. Flexible schedules.
labile	Liable to change. We may be the most labile culture in all history.
limber	Cause to become limber. I have to practise to keep myself limber.
malleable	(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking. A malleable metal can be beaten into a sheet.
manifold	A collection of points forming a certain kind of set, such as those of a topologically closed surface or an analogue of this in three or more dimensions. Our manifold failings.
metamorphic	Of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks. Metamorphic stage.
miscellaneous	(of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or from different sources. A miscellaneous collection of well known ne er do wells.
modified	Changed in form or character. Their modified stand made the issue more acceptable.
multifaceted	Having many aspects or qualities. A multifaceted undertaking.
multifarious	Having many varied parts or aspects. Multifarious activities.
pliable	Easily bent; flexible. Pliable teenage minds.
pliant	Easily bent. A pliant nature.
pluralism	The practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time.
protean	Able to do many different things; versatile. Eyes of that baffling protean grey which is never twice the same.
readjust	Set or adjust (something) again. It can take years to readjust to this situation.
redeemable	Susceptible to improvement or reform. A redeemable coupon.
supple	(used of persons’ bodies) capable of moving or bending freely. This body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple.
transformed	Given a completely different form or appearance. Shocked to see the transformed landscape.
useful	Having a useful function. Aspirins are useful for headaches.
variable	The region of light variable winds to the north of the north east trade winds or in the southern hemisphere between the south east trade winds and the westerlies. There are too many variables involved to make any meaningful predictions.
varied	Characterized by variety. Her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty.
various	Having great diversity or variety. Cited various reasons for his behavior.
yielding	The act of conceding or yielding. A gentle yielding person.