Dappled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈda-pəld/ dap·pled

Meaning & Definition of Dappled

Dappled (adjective)

  1. marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background

Dappled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked with spots

    "a dappled fawn"

    similar: dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty, stippled, variegated
    related: spangled, marbled, moiré, veined, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, roan
    opposite: unspotted
    near: solid

  2. having blotches of two or more colors

    "a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn"

    similar: blotched, blotchy, marbled, mottled, piebald, pied, pinto, splotched, spotted
    related: shaded, checkered, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated, blotted, brindled, calico, specked, speckled, streaked, colored, colorful, pigmented, dotted, peppered, sprinkled, stippled, discolored, dyed, marked, stained, flecked, bespattered, spattered
    near: monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, solid

Dappled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to mark with small spots especially unevenly

    "sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads"

    similar: blotched, dotted, flecked, freckled, marbled, mottled, peppered, shot, specked, speckled, splotched, spotted, sprinkled, stippled
    related: blotted, dyed, stained, banded, barred, streaked, striped, interspersed, set, studded, bespattered, spattered

Related Entry: Dapple (verb)

Dapple is a different word from Dappled. The synonyms below are for dapple, not for dappled.

  1. to mark with small spots especially unevenly

    "sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads"

    similar: blotch, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, mottle, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, splotch, spot, sprinkle, stipple
    related: blot, dye, stain, band, bar, streak, stripe, intersperse, set, stud, bespatter, spatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dappled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dappled:

dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty, stippled, variegated, blotched, blotchy, marbled, piebald, pied, pinto, splotched, peppered, shot, sprinkled

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dappled

Words with the opposite meaning of Dappled:

unspotted

Related Words for Dappled

spangled, moiré, veined, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, roan, shaded, checkered, blotted, brindled, calico, streaked, pigmented, discolored, dyed, marked, stained, bespattered, spattered, banded, barred

Near Antonyms of Dappled

solid, monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic

Origin & Etymology of Dappled

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dappled

Frequently Asked Questions about Dappled

What does "Dappled" mean?

"Dappled" means marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dappled"?

Other words for "Dappled" include dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy and spotted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dappled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dappled"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dappled". Common alternatives include dotted, flecked, freckled, mottled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty and stippled.

What is the opposite of "Dappled"?

Antonyms of "Dappled" include unspotted. Near antonyms include solid, monochromatic, monochrome and monochromic.

How do you use "Dappled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dappled" in a sentence: "a dappled fawn"; "a forest that was vibrant with the dappled foliage of autumn"; "sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads".

Is "Dappled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dappled" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Dappled" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Dappled" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Dappled"?

"Dappled" is pronounced /ˈda-pəld/ and divided into syllables as dap·pled.