Synonyms of speckled

speckled 1 of 2

adjective

as in dotted

marked with spots

a speckled dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solid
• unspotted

speckled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of speckle

as in sprinkled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

speckled the cookies with colored sugar

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speckled

Adjective

In reality, EcoBirdy’s signature speckled finish is made from recycled plastic toys—a fitting second life for a table designed to be covered in them. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Anglers often congregate at Eagle Point Fishing Camp, where the bay’s crosscurrents attract redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

These pests can deplete the leaves of nutrients, leaving behind speckled damage in their wake. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 26 July 2026

Enamelware is also a must-have, particularly for outdoor hosting—Golden Rabbit’s enamelware is durable and easily stackable, and the bright, speckled designs add so much personality to any table. — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

From speckled bowls to crisp white trays, these pieces are both durable and endlessly versatile. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 June 2026

Verb

They are best eaten when their skin is speckled with black spots or fully dark. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

Right after this first bench, the trail is speckled with rocks that reminded me of dinosaur eggs or little bits of the moon. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Carve out a corner in this inviting beer garden and patio that’s sun-speckled by day and lit by warm lanterns by night. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

This Scottish name means speckled or freckled and has become way more commonly used than its original spelling—Brice—over the decades. — Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026

On Tuesday, a few campaign signs speckled the cream walls of the room. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026

Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026