blotchy

adjective

Definition of blotchynext
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors using that bronzer just made my face look blotchy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotchy
  1. colored
  2. blotched
  3. colorful
  4. stained
  5. spotted
  6. marbled
  7. mottled
Adjective
  • The nearly 10-foot-tall image of Jesus suspended from the cross was shattered into hundreds of colored pieces, which scattered on the ground inside as well as outside the building.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Black cat bias is a very real phenomenon where cats with black coats are viewed more negatively, adopted less often, and euthanized more than lighter colored cats, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of colored
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
Definition of blotched
Adjective
  • The rooms, with colorful textiles, ceramics from Oaxaca’s La Chicharra studio, whitewashed walls offset with dark sapodilla wood floors, are cool and welcoming after a day in the bright sun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Polish artist and designer Sonia Górecka often turns to folklore for her ethereal textile creations, mixing and matching traditional pagan figures and motifs on sheer curtains and colorful hanging jacquard weavings.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • That loon’s shrill call, this rock’s marbled face, and the walleye wriggling several feet below are what’s at home here; the paddler, just a visitor.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 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
Definition of mottled
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“Blotchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotchy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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