Synonyms of dotted

dotted 1 of 2

adjective

as in colored

marked with spots

a dotted tie that didn't go with his striped shirt at all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• colored
• spotted
• speckled
• flecked
• stippled
• colorful
• specked
• freckled
• splotchy
• rainbow
• dappled
• mottled
• variegated
• spotty
• spangled
• marbled
• veined
• multicolored
• moiré
• varicolored
• blotched
• prismatic
• chromatic
• blotchy
• multihued
• polychrome
• polychromatic
• roan
• pinto
• motley
• piebald

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solid
• unspotted

dotted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dot

1

as in sprinkled

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

a hillside dotted with wildflowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkled
• sprayed
• peppered
• scattered
• strewed
• spotted
• studded
• dusted
• bestrewed
• flecked
• speckled
• drizzled
• sowed
• blanketed
• dappled
• stippled
• spattered
• bespattered

2

as in flecked

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

the practice of some chefs of positioning a small portion of food in the center and dotting the rest of the plate with sauce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkled
• flecked
• stained
• peppered
• spotted
• speckled
• mottled
• blotched
• marbled
• dyed
• striped
• splotched
• specked
• stippled
• dappled
• freckled
• blotted
• interspersed
• streaked
• studded
• shot
• barred
• banded
• spattered
• set
• bespattered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dotted

Adjective

But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

But depending on what happens over the next few days, the Warriors may have actually gotten better if James signs on the dotted line. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line. — Usa Today, USA Today, 3 June 2026

It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 26 May 2026

On the ground, a dotted line of milky lights stretching into the distance. — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026

Verb

Europe is dotted with picture-perfect isles that lie waiting to be explored. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Our time at Sana left us eager to see one of the real cenotes dotted along the Riviera Maya. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Larsson and Sinot have done so many great looks; a quick scroll through Sinot's Instagram reveals everything from rainbow eye shadow dotted with matching rhinestones to leopard print body gems. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026

On Friday, a sprinkling of red Portugal jerseys dotted the ocean of yellow worn in support of Colombia and Ghana for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium. — Pj Green july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Instead of mixing meatballs with breadcrumbs, the ground beef is dotted with white rice. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026

With a creamy mayo base, sharp Cheddar cheese, and pops of pimientos dotted throughout, pimiento cheese is one of those foods that's hard not to love. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026