ECLECTIC in a Sentence

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Example sentences for ECLECTIC, such as:His habitual touch was that of the eclectic, who lightly turns over and compares; and she was moved by this sudden glimpse into the ...


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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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 Meanings and Examples of ECLECTIC
eclectic
 a.  selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
 n.  someone who selects according to the eclectic method
Classic Sentence:
1  His habitual touch was that of the eclectic, who lightly turns over and compares; and she was moved by this sudden glimpse into the laboratory where his faiths were formed.
House of Mirth By Edith Wharton
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: Chapter 6
Example Sentence:
1  His style of interior decoration was eclectic: bits and pieces of furnishings from widely divergent periods, strikingly juxtaposed to create a unique decor.