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

For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

The dotted centers of the doodle-looking flowers were instead clusters of spotlights that could point in different directions. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

O’Connell Marsh will report to Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle’s Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, with a dotted line to Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International, and will sit on the Global Leadership Team. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2026

On one of the surviving Ottoman maps of Athens, it’s indicated by a dotted line, a marking that also indicated what is believed to have been a plan of underground tunnels below the citadel. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

The United Kingdom’s queen consort wore a long-sleeve midi dress in black and white with a geometric, dotted pattern throughout the fabric. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Today, these dotted dogs are living symbols of courage, companionship and tail-wagging tradition that’s an iconic part of American history. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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

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

Verb

As in a home, artworks, books and ceramics are dotted throughout, along with such vintage finds as 1930s wood carvings and a 1970s light fixture in smoky glass. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Outdoor activities The New River is dotted with self-serve kayak and paddleboard rentals. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

The train winds up Michigan’s west coast, offering brief but sweeping views of Lake Michigan and bisecting lush, Midwestern farmland dotted with trees resplendent in their autumn wardrobes. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Between them are one-street towns dotted with the kinds of boutique shops, juiceries, restaurants, and cafés that make locals want to whisper. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Race fans who want the ultimate in trackside luxury can book tickets to enjoy the weekend’s events from one of the hospitality suites dotted around the circuit. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

While Barajas dotted zones 2 and 4, Sanchies kept finishing with authority. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

The roster is robust, dotted with former Sacramento Bee All-Metro players and high school stars. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Much of the Arctic has become dotted by ponds and lakes that formed this way, as temperatures there rise at two to three times the global average rate. — Anna Liljedahl, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026