speckled

[ˈspɛkəld]

speckled Definition

• 1. marked with a large number of small spots or patches of color
• 2. covered or marked with speckles

Using speckled: Examples

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

• Example

  The bird's feathers were speckled with white and brown.

• Example

  The sky was speckled with stars.

• Example

  The cake was decorated with speckled frosting.

speckled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for speckled

• dappled
• spotted
• flecked
• stippled
• sprinkled

Antonyms for speckled

• unspotted
• plain
• unvariegated

Phrases with speckled

• speckled trout

  a type of trout that has dark spots on its back and sides

  Example

  We went fishing for speckled trout in the river.

• speckled band

  a term used to describe a group of snakes that have distinctive markings on their skin

  Example

  The zoo has a display of various speckled bands from around the world.

• speckled wood

  a type of butterfly that has brown wings with white spots

  Example

  The speckled wood is a common butterfly found in wooded areas.

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Summary: speckled in Brief

The term 'speckled' [ˈspɛkəld] describes something that is marked with many small spots or patches of color. It can refer to the appearance of animals, such as 'speckled trout,' or objects, such as 'speckled frosting.'