Synonyms for

Mottled

Verb / ˈmɑ:tʌld / Another word for mottled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mottled means marked or spotted with different colors or shades.

Synonyms & similar words

streak cloud dapple dappled blotch mottle spotted variegated dappled speckled flecked streaked marbled patched piebald brindled pied blotched splotchy checkered multicolored varied diverse heterogeneous motley

Example sentences

  1. The cat has a mottled coat with spots of brown and black.
  2. The artist used mottled paint to create a textured effect.
  3. The mottled leaves of the tree blended in with the forest floor.
  4. I saw a mottled lizard sunning itself on a rock.
  5. She wore a mottled scarf that had different shades of blue.

Quotes

  • The mottled sky reflected the changing emotions of the characters in the movie.
  • The artist's canvas was a mottled mix of colors and textures.
  • She looked at her mottled reflection in the mirror and smiled.

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