Synonyms for

Specks

Verb / speks / Another word for specks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A very small spot or mark.

Synonyms & similar words

speck pinch pinpoint mite jot mote soupcon tinge touch molecule corpuscle atom hint particle dots flecks spots stains marks pips punctures stipplings blots blemishes smudges smirches smears splotches pockmarks pimples motes grains particles atoms

Example sentences

  1. The artist added some specks of blue to the painting.
  2. There were specks of glitter on her dress.
  3. I can see tiny specks of dust on the shelf.
  4. She noticed a speck of blood on her finger.
  5. The bird had specks of yellow on its feathers.

Quotes

  • The sea, the mountains, the rivers, the trees, are all miraculous beings, marvelous creatures full of light and life, and every one of them is a world of beauty and wonderment and mystery. Even a speck of dust is a miracle.
  • There's a little bit of magic in every speck of stardust.
  • A speck of light can reignite the sun, and a single word can drive away the fear.

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