dappled

[ˈdæpl̩d]

dappled Definition

marked with spots or rounded patches of a different color or shade.

Using dappled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dappled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dappled sunlight filtered through the trees.

  • Example

    The horse had a dappled coat.

  • Example

    The sky was dappled with clouds.

dappled Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dappled

  • shade created by the filtering of sunlight through leaves or branches, creating a pattern of light and shadow

    Example

    We sat in the dappled shade of the tree.

  • light that is filtered through something, creating a pattern of light and shadow

    Example

    The room was filled with dappled light from the stained glass windows.

  • an effect created by the interplay of light and shadow, resulting in a pattern of spots or patches

    Example

    The artist used a dappled effect to create a sense of movement in the painting.

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Summary: dappled in Brief

'Dappled' [ˈdæpl̩d] describes something marked with spots or rounded patches of a different color or shade. It is often used to describe the interplay of light and shadow, as in 'The dappled sunlight filtered through the trees.' 'Dappled' can also be used to describe the appearance of an animal's coat, as in 'The horse had a dappled coat.'