BLOTCHY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

blotchy

adjective

Definition of blotchy

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors using that bronzer just made my face look blotchy

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The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
But after the governor declared war on rainbows, making the nonsensical argument that colorful crosswalks were somehow dangerous, the state had tried to hide the evidence of its earlier position.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of colorful

Adjective

The stained glass had to first endure more destruction before its metamorphosis.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Luckily the damage appears to be mostly cosmetic, and the beautiful balustrades, stained glass, and mahogany built-ins have survived the makeover unscathed.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stained

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

Adjective

However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of marbled

Adjective

Pittol’s arepas feature a crisp, mottled surface and a dusky plum hue.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Each piece of cotton used in his designs is dyed individually, by hand, to produce the mottled pattern that has become his calling card.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

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blot out

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