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

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

Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 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 scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 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

Usually, Ana waited inside for the delivery of the eggs, speckled blue and white and brown, with bright orange yolks, courtesy of Sunny, Moonbeam, Punky, Clucky, and Cosmo. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026

Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Verb

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

This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 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

The site was speckled with parents and children, but was overwhelmingly populated by dogs. — Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026