Synonyms of dotting

dotting

verb

present participle of dot

1

as in spraying

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

a hillside dotted with wildflowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spraying
• sprinkling
• peppering
• scattering
• strewing
• dusting
• spotting
• speckling
• studding
• blanketing
• dappling
• flecking
• bestrewing
• sowing
• stippling
• drizzling
• spattering
• bespattering

2

as in sprinkling

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

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