dapple

The word “dapple” has 2 syllables: dap-ple.

It's pronounced as /ˈdæpəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for dapple?

In the thesaurus, “dapple” has 9 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for dapple along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dapple

  • blotch
  • dot
  • fleck
  • marble
  • patch
  • pepper
  • speck
  • sprinkle
  • stain

Meanings of dapple

  • noun
    1. A mottled marking, usually in clusters.
    2. An animal with a mottled or spotted skin or coat.
  • verb
    1. To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.
  • adjective
    1. Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dappled.

Example Sentences

  • The sunlight created a beautiful dapple effect as it filtered through the leaves of the trees.
  • The horse's coat had a lovely dapple pattern, with patches of light and dark colors.
  • She painted her bedroom walls in a soft dapple gray, creating a serene atmosphere.
  • The orchard was filled with apple trees, their fruit creating a delightful dapple of red and green.
  • The artist captured the intricate details of the dapple pattern on the horse's coat in her painting.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to dapple, such as: blotch, dot, fleck, marble, patch, pepper, speck.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • dapple
  • daub
  • fleck
  • marble
  • mottle
  • pattern
  • polychrome
  • speck
  • speckle
  • streak
  • striate
  • stripe

variegated

  • checkered
  • colored
  • colorful
  • dappled
  • dotted
  • flecked
  • marbled
  • mottled
  • patterned
  • polychromed
  • rainbow
  • specked
  • speckled
  • streaked
  • striated
  • striped
  • varied
  • various

variegates

  • dapples
  • flecks
  • marbles
  • mottles
  • patterns
  • polychromes
  • speckles
  • specks
  • streaks
  • striates
  • stripes

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