Synonyms of dapples

dapples 1 of 2

noun

plural of dapple

as in flecks

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part

the clouds threw dapples of shadow over the eerily quiet street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flecks
• specks
• blotches
• dots
• patches
• mottles
• speckles
• spots
• stains
• splotches
• smudges
• pips
• eyespots
• freckles
• smears
• splashes
• blots
• points
• moles
• blobs
• birthmarks
• marks
• spatters
• polka dots
• smutches

dapples

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dapple

as in sprinkles

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkles
• dots
• flecks
• stains
• spots
• mottles
• freckles
• dyes
• specks
• speckles
• peppers
• stripes
• splotches
• blotches
• stipples
• marbles
• blots
• shoots
• streaks
• bars
• intersperses
• bands
• studs
• spatters
• sets
• bespatters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dapples

Noun

The intricate diamond cuts and iconic Lismore pattern will cast elegant dapples of light across your table, while the weight of the crystal makes every clink feel even more satisfying. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

The 155 guest rooms and suites, freshened up since their rock and roll days, have wood floors with the Hotel Chelsea monogram now inlaid; the sun dapples through ivory eyelet fabric on the windows; and the bathrooms are classically done with light and dark grey marble accentuated by bronze details. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

Calling on a Rolodex of guest stars (Caroline Polachek, Lorde, Daniel Caesar), Hynes dapples his scenes in golden lo-fi. — Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025