dappled

The word “dappled” has 2 syllables: dap-pled.

It's pronounced as /ˈdæpəld/.


What is synonym and antonym for dappled?

In the thesaurus, “dappled” has 14 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dappled along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dappled

  • blotched
  • blotchy
  • colored
  • colorful
  • dotted
  • flecked
  • marbled
  • mottled
  • pied
  • specked
  • speckled
  • splotched
  • sprinkled
  • stained

Antonyms for dappled

  • monochromatic
  • monochrome
  • solid
  • unspotted

Meanings of dappled

  • verb
    1. To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.
  • adjective
    1. Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.

Example Sentences

  • The dappled sunlight filtered through the trees, creating a mesmerizing pattern on the forest floor.
  • As the horse trotted through the meadow, its coat caught the dappled reflections of the morning sun.
  • She sat beneath the dappled shade of the old oak tree, enjoying the gentle breeze and rustling leaves.
  • The stream meandered through the dappled glen, its clear waters shimmering in the afternoon light.
  • The artist captured the essence of the countryside with his painting of a dappled field under a blue sky.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dappled, such as: blotched, blotchy, colored, colorful, dotted, flecked, marbled.

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Related Words

variegated

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

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