Synonyms of flecked

flecked 1 of 2

adjective

ˈflekt 

as in dotted

marked with spots

that flecked blue writing paper is so attractive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dotted
• speckled
• colored
• dapple
• specked
• spotted
• freckled
• colorful
• stippled
• splotchy
• mottled
• dappled
• variegated
• rainbow
• spotty
• spangled
• veined
• marbled
• moiré
• multicolored
• varicolored
• prismatic
• blotched
• moire
• chromatic
• polychromatic
• multihued
• blotchy
• polychrome
• roan
• pinto
• motley
• piebald

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solid
• unspotted

flecked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fleck

as in sprinkled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

to achieve the desired effect, fleck the canvas with paint simply by flicking the brush close to the surface

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkled
• dotted
• stained
• speckled
• mottled
• peppered
• dyed
• spotted
• marbled
• blotched
• specked
• splotched
• dappled
• freckled
• striped
• stippled
• streaked
• blotted
• shot
• interspersed
• studded
• banded
• spattered
• barred
• set
• bespattered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flecked

Adjective

Both the sleeves and hem of the pullover are decorated with ribbing to add contrast to the plain knit of the body, and the yarn is flecked to add vintage charm to this high-quality sweater. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025

It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black. —Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025

The gold and silver flecked branches work with any type of holiday decor and are ultra-reflective to provide the most brightness. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025

For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern. —Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025

Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025

The red-flecked badge is also seen on the side panels under the V8 Biturbo badge, yet another nod to the roadster’s power. —Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

The changing menu can feature noodles floating in a creamy peanut broth, garnished with cilantro and cucumber, all flecked with chili crisp. —Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025

Verb

Among the other standouts are Klimt’s Blooming Meadow (1908)—a sea of green grass and trees flecked with blue, yellow, and pink dabs of wildflowers—and six figurative bronzes by Matisse. —Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025

The first two discs are flecked with revelations. —Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025

Behind Timm was her unassuming garden, flecked with tall grasses and native plants of all sizes – a quiet haven alive with color, movement and purpose. —Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice. —Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk. —Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025