variegated UK /ˈvɛəɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/US /ˈvɛ(ə)ɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ adjective3 •Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color. •Very colorful. •Varied, heterogeneous, motleyThe challenge to heterosexuality requires that we claim, not deny, our queer character. It's sexual, it's variegated, sometimetimes its messy and, for better or worse, it's ours. — 1996 formsmore variegated · most variegated