Synonyms of dappling

dappling

verb

present participle of dapple

as in sprinkling

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkling
• dotting
• staining
• flecking
• spotting
• mottling
• peppering
• dyeing
• speckling
• stippling
• blotching
• splotching
• freckling
• specking
• marbling
• striping
• shooting
• blotting
• streaking
• interspersing
• studding
• banding
• barring
• spattering
• setting
• bespattering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dappling

With the light dappling down from a sunroof, my dress was presented in all her glory. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Gaze out the viewing window to forest views, and wake up to sunlight dappling the geometric ceiling. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026

The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau. — Greg Cote updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026

Sunlight filtered through the trees, dappling the grass, and the air was silent except for a chorus of chirping birds. — Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2024