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mottled

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of mottled

1 having blotches of two or more colors

a mottled complexion

Synonyms of mottled

blotched, blotchy, dappled (also dapple), marbled, piebald, pied, pinto, splotched, spotted

Words Related to mottled

checkered, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated

blotted, brindled (or brindle), calico, specked, speckled, streaked

colored, colorful, pigmented

dotted, peppered, sprinkled

discolored, dyed, marked, stained

flecked, streaked

bespattered, spattered

Near Antonyms of mottled

monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, solid

2 marked with spots

mottled leather upholstery that isnʼt supposed to look perfect

Synonyms of mottled

dappled (also dapple), dotted, flecked, freckled, specked, speckled, splotchy, spotted, spotty, stippled, variegated

Words Related to mottled

marbled, moiré (or moire), veined

chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, multihued, polychromatic, polychrome, prismatic, rainbow, varicolored, variegated

blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, roan

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