Meaning & use
versatile
Able to adapt or be used easily for many different purposes, skills, or situations.
See it in a sentence
This versatile tool can be used for cutting, measuring, and prying.
She's a versatile actress who moves easily between comedy and drama.
A note on using this word
Versatile praises range and adaptability, whether describing a person's skills or an object's range of uses.
Words with a similar meaning
adaptableflexible
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Words with an opposite meaning
limitedinflexible
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