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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

shaded

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

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

colored, colorful, pigmented

dotted, peppered, sprinkled

stippled

discolored, dyed, marked, stained

flecked, streaked

bespattered, spattered
Near Antonyms of mottled

monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, solid
2 marked with spots
  • mottled leather upholstery that isn't supposed to look perfect
Synonyms of mottled

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

spangled

marbled, moiré (or moire), veined

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

blotched, blotchy, piebald, pinto, roan
Near Antonyms of mottled

solid
Antonyms of mottled

unspotted

mottled

verb , past tense of mottle

Synonyms and Antonyms of mottled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly
  • old papers that were mottled by mold
Synonyms of mottled

blotched, dappled, dotted, flecked, freckled, marbled, peppered, shot, specked, speckled, splotched, spotted, sprinkled, stippled
Words Related to mottled

blotted, dyed, stained

banded, barred, streaked, striped

interspersed, set, studded

bespattered, spattered

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