variegated – Alter in appearance, especially by adding different colours

(Pronounced vair-ee-uh-gayt)

To remember the definition of the word variegated, use the following mnemonic:

They varied the gates (variegated) opening times and kept altering its appearance, which confused the visitors.

Examples of variegated in a sentence

This tree had beautiful variegated leaves. 

The teenager's variegated hair glowed.

What an amazing variegated ivy.