Synonyms for

Spotted

Verb / ˈspɑ:tɪd / Another word for spotted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

marked or decorated with spots

Synonyms & similar words

recognize fleck recognise descry blob distinguish patched blemish spotty pickout spy espy spot blot discern tellapart makeout dappled flecked speckled stippled sprinkled spangled mottled brindled piebald variegated marbled blotchy splotchy pied patchy maculate bespeckled punctate punctated pinto

Synonyms by register

Formal

discerned detected identified observed

Informal

seen noticed caught spied

Literary

marked bespeckled dappled

Antonyms

unmarked plain unblemished clear spotless pristine

Common collocations

  • spotted dick
  • spotted owl
  • spotted fever
  • spotted hyena
  • spotted dog
  • spotted lanternfly
  • spotted pattern

Word family

noun spot
verb spot
adjective spotted

Usage note

As an adjective, 'spotted' refers to having spots. As a verb, it means to see or notice something, often something that is difficult to see.

Example sentences

  1. The ladybug is a small insect with a red body and black spots.
  2. The leopard's fur is covered in spots.
  3. The butterfly has wings that are spotted with different colors.
  4. The giraffe has a spotted coat that helps it blend with the trees.

Quotes

  • "The spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me, he complains of my gab and my loitering." - Walt Whitman
  • "I'm quite a fan of the spotted tie. It's a bit of a signature." - Benedict Cumberbatch
  • "I think the spotted owl is a valid species." - George H. W. Bush

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