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

To reduce confusion, the top plate has a dotted pattern around each key position that can accept a magnetic switch. — Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2026

The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

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

Verb

Of course, the pair of two-bedroom penthouses offer the best of both worlds, each with a 38-foot-long infinity pool that bleeds into the seascape dotted with surfers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Her nails were painted a soft, sheer silver-grey shade that let a teeny bit of her natural nail color peek through, then dotted with rhinestones across each nail. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

By mid-morning, deep puddles still dotted the miles long pathway. — Alex Harris updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

The knee-high silhouette featured high-shine metallic pink uppers that transitioned into thick straps dotted with silver grommet detailing throughout. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Numerous milestones, from Peart studying with jazz player Freddie Gruber and reinventing his playing style to writing Ghost Rider, a memoir about riding motorcycles and grieving the loss of his wife and daughter, are dotted along the way. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

The purple walls are dotted with photos of the homegrown superstar, who passed away ten years ago this year. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

With many people's budgets under major pressure in today's economic landscape, which is dotted by high inflation, elevated borrowing rates and rising consumer goods costs, having access to that cash can be quite valuable. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Many astronomers concluded that big black holes dotted the universe, washing out the light of the stars in their host galaxies. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026