SPLOTCHED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

splotched 1 of 2

adjective

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors a splotched tan and white puppy

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splotched

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verb

past tense of splotch

as in sprinkled

to mark with small spots especially unevenly ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of splotched

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The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 My dress had a pristine white top with an attached skirt in dove grey, splotched with tropical-style petal pink flowers. — Amanda Uhle august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 The sun rose above the trees and splotched the swamp floor with patch es of golden light. — Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

The viewpoint looks across Windermere and was once fitted with colored glass designed to make the scenery appear as though it were being viewed in different seasons.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Mailaender used different types of mirrors, geometric wall patterns, colored cork and linoleum, wavy steel and deliberately 1980s-style locker-room doors.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of colored

Verb

There is just enough wry humor—think Shaun of the Dead—sprinkled throughout to keep things from getting too grim, often deriving from Bryan’s cluelessness and general lack of skills.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Sheets of nori are coated with tempura batter and sprinkled with a togarashi-ish spice blend.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Verb

Of course, the pair of two-bedroom penthouses offer the best of both worlds, each with a 38-foot-long infinity pool that bleeds into the seascape dotted with surfers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Her nails were painted a soft, sheer silver-grey shade that let a teeny bit of her natural nail color peek through, then dotted with rhinestones across each nail.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Pushing those briars aside revealed a single splinter of stained glass, bright as a ruby and warm as blood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of stained

Verb

The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Mikey Madison’s pink- and purple-flecked tinsel became one of the defining beauty details of Ani in 2024’s Anora, while Zara Larsson has made shimmering, maximalist hair a fixture of her Midnight Sun era.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of flecked

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026

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