SPOTTY Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

spotty

adjective

ˈspä-tē

Definition of spotty

as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence only spotty business failures marred the economic boom

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as in dotted

marked with spots Dalmatians are spotty dogs

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Recent Examples of spotty Print editions overseas also reach service members in remote locations where internet access is spotty and unreliable. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Command was spotty from the first inning onward for Wheeler who, entering the fifth, had given up six runs and thrown 92 pitches. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats with these storms, but some isolated storms could also produce spotty flooding. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 The inside of this sculptural detail featured an unusual abstract black spotty pattern. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spotty

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While Cannes has been far more sporadic in its support of the form, and Berlin tends to offer quantity at the expense of quality, Venice has consistently brought the bangers — and the 2026 selection looks to be among its best yet.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
The clear-cutting of swaths of trees led to sporadic dust storms while, at night, the data center’s bright white lights can be seen from their homes and obscure the stars, according to the complaint.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sporadic

Adjective

The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

Only 26% of experts said that intermittent fasting was effective for healthy aging.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
With intermittent rain in the forecast over the next week, some sessions could be rescheduled or delayed for hours, corralling fans and shortening the time players have to recover for their next round.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermittent

Adjective

Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Multi-Hyphenate is housed in deep oxblood-colored glass with silver detailing, part of a broader packaging approach designed to make each product feel distinctive and covetable.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

Church bells, owl hoots and sprinklers keeping the grass hydrated during this dry spell fill the space between the occasional motor trudging along a main road devoid of commotion.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Alongside producing glassware and private commissions, the studio hosts occasional workshops in glass engraving and open houses.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

The set-up is fast and the humor on the wacky side, like a Coen brothers flick minus their mastery of narrative rhythm, which here remains erratic throughout.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026
Despite his powerful positions, Musk has also embraced the role of internet troll, using his massive online platforms to spew erratic, seemingly contradictory positions and frequently whip his army of followers into a frenzy.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026

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