dapples

The word “dapples” has 2 syllables: dap-ples

It's pronounced as /ˈdæpəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for dapples?

In the thesaurus, “dapples” has 39 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for dapples

  • bands
  • bars
  • bespatters
  • birthmarks
  • blobs
  • blotches
  • blots
  • dots
  • dyes
  • eyespots
  • flecks
  • freckles
  • intersperses
  • marbles
  • marks
  • moles
  • mottles
  • patches
  • peppers
  • pips
  • points
  • polka dots
  • sets
  • shoots
  • smears
  • smudges
  • smutches
  • spatters
  • speckles
  • specks
  • splashes
  • splotches
  • spots
  • sprinkles
  • stains
  • stipples
  • streaks
  • stripes
  • studs

Meanings of dapples

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The morning sun dapples the surface of the lake, creating a beautiful reflection.
  • The leaves cast dapples of shadow on the forest floor as the wind rustles through the trees.
  • The horse's coat dapples with shades of brown and black, giving it a striking appearance.
  • She enjoys walking through the park in the fall, admiring the golden dapples of sunlight filtering through the trees.
  • The artist painted a peaceful scene of a creek where the light dapples gently on the water's surface.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms or another words to dapples, such as: bands, bars, bespatters, birthmarks, blobs, blotches, blots.

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

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  • daubs
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  • embrowns
  • flecks
  • lightens
  • marbles
  • mottles
  • paints
  • patterns
  • pigments
  • polychromes
  • speckles
  • specks
  • stains
  • streaks
  • striates
  • stripes
  • tinctures
  • tinges
  • tints

paints

  • bepaints
  • brightens
  • camos
  • camouflages
  • characterizes
  • checkers
  • cold creams
  • colors
  • cosmetics
  • creams
  • dapples
  • darkens
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  • defines
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  • demonstrates
  • depicts
  • describes
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  • exhibits
  • eye shadows
  • flecks
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  • hints
  • illustrates
  • images
  • kohls
  • labels
  • lightens
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  • lipsticks
  • lotions
  • makeups
  • maquillages
  • marbles
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  • narrates
  • oils
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  • patterns
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  • speckles
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  • suggests
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  • tinctures
  • tinges
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  • traces
  • vanishing creams
  • variegates
  • vignettes
  • war paints

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