BLOTCHED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈblächt

Definition of blotched

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors a blotched black-and-white rabbit

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blotched

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verb

past tense of blotch

as in sprinkled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotched

Adjective

The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotched

Adjective

There is a wall with removable dashboard panels across the color spectrum and a couple of miniature models of the cab with tiny, colored panels to help customers decide on the details.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Finance Buzz named Dollar Tree’s solid colored plastic partyware as one of its best dupes for more expensive items.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Verb

At the launch party, astrological details were sprinkled throughout the evening.

— Clara Hillis, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Set the scene The hotel is located in the town of Lenox, home to a balanced blend of family locals with young tourists sprinkled very sparsely throughout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

Verb

Brewster-walker guides me up a back road to a grassy knoll dotted with gravestones polished smooth by the salt breeze.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Even the names of Glee creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan weren’t mentioned in Disney’s press release early Wednesday, though sources say that’s likely just a matter of all i’s being dotted.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Muashaq has long been a symbol of Damascus architecture, with stained glass an art form in the city dating back to the first century.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stained

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026

Definition of mottled

Adjective

The results are most effective when the lyrics are tight and embody the colorful feelings that Greene’s music often evokes.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
At Casa Brera, her colorful and sophisticated design appears more timeless than ever, establishing a strong link with the Milanese soul of the place as well as creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior of the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Verb

The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Mikey Madison’s pink- and purple-flecked tinsel became one of the defining beauty details of Ani in 2024’s Anora, while Zara Larsson has made shimmering, maximalist hair a fixture of her Midnight Sun era.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

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