Synonyms for speckle

Synonyms for (noun) speckle

Synonyms: spot, speckle, dapple, fleck, maculation, patch

Definition: a small contrasting part of something

Usage: a bald spot; a leopard's spots; a patch of clouds; patches of thin ice; a fleck of red

Similar words: marking

Definition: a pattern of marks


Synonyms for (verb) speckle

Synonyms: speckle, bespeckle

Definition: mark with small spots

Usage: speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots

Similar words: blob, blot, spot, fleck

Definition: make a spot or mark onto

Usage: The wine spotted the tablecloth


Synonyms: speckle, stipple

Definition: produce a mottled effect

Usage: The sunlight stippled the trees

Similar words: dapple, mottle, cloud

Definition: colour with streaks or blotches of different shades


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