Synonyms of peppered

peppered 1 of 2

adjective

as in sprinkled

Related Words

• sprinkled
• dotted
• colored
• colorful
• stippled
• speckled
• marked
• streaked
• pigmented
• stained
• blotted
• specked
• multicolored
• dyed
• flecked
• checkered
• discolored
• varicolored
• shaded
• polychromatic
• spattered
• variegated
• polychrome
• brindled
• calico
• marbled
• blotched
• pied
• blotchy
• motley
• spotted
• splotched
• bespattered
• dappled
• mottled
• pinto
• piebald

Dissimilar Words

• solid
• monochromatic
• monochrome
• monochromic

peppered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of pepper

1

as in sprayed

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

pepper the costume with flecks of glitter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprayed
• sprinkled
• dotted
• scattered
• strewed
• spotted
• dusted
• bestrewed
• sowed
• studded
• drizzled
• flecked
• blanketed
• speckled
• dappled
• spattered
• stippled
• bespattered

2

as in dotted

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peppered

Adjective

Players who were not participating in live play still peppered coaches with questions. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

By sequencing hundreds of peppered moth genomes, the geneticists found a significant and consistent difference in a gene called cortex involved in wing development. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Highlighting the list is Luis Chávez, who scored a goal in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and peppered goalkeepers with 10 shots. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026

Other vegetarian items include a black peppered tofu dish with rice that can also be ordered vegan. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

The peppered bird seed is perfectly safe for our avian friends, but rodents really don’t like it. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026

Members of Community Board 12 alerted the 66th Precinct on Tuesday after the hateful graffiti was found peppered throughout the park. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026

And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025

Yes, it's all peppered throughout. — Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025

Verb

The attendees also peppered Talarico with questions about voter ID and the national debt. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Surprising, quirky additions are peppered throughout, such as a small trompe l’oeil ceiling fresco of a conservatory roof, complete with climbing roses and birds. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

That meant Burnham and his Cabinet were peppered during the conference with questions about security lapses and potential state threats from Iran or Russia. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Television commercials featuring the likes of Alabama great Nick Saban have peppered college football broadcasts this month, and Cruz appeared on ESPN's College GameDay to promote the bill. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

So there’s some fun to be had with little scenes that can be peppered throughout the season. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026