Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dappled
Adjective
/ˈdæp.əld/
Definition
Marked with spots or patches of color or light.
Examples
- The dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees.
- She wore a dress with a dappled pattern of blue and white.
- The horse had a beautiful dappled coat that caught everyone’s eye.
Meaning
Dappled refers to the presence of light and shadow that creates a pattern of spots, typically seen in natural settings.
Synonyms
- spotted
- mottled
- blotchy
- multicolored
- marbled
