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many-sided Definition

many-sided (menē sīd′id)

adjective

  1. having many sides or aspects
  2. having many possibilities, qualities, interests, or accomplishments

many-sided Related Forms

many-sidedness noun

many-sided Synonyms

many-sided

modif.

  1. Multilateral

    polyhedral, geometric, bilateral, polyhedrous, dihedral, trilateral, quadrilateral, tetrahedral; see also geometrical.

  2. Gifted

    endowed, talented, adaptable; see able 1, 2, versatile.

many-sided Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nature: These situations and these experiences force us to recognize the many-sided nature of our struggle.
  • man: We have already had occasion several times to mention this many-sided man.
  • development: Europe is, in my judgment, wholly indebted to this plurality of paths for its progressive and many-sided development.
  • genius: These were another product of the many-sided genius of Mr Geoghegan.
  • personality: He is a complex, intriguing and many-sided political personality.
  • thing: But when you do that, it turns out to be a rich and many-sided thing.

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