Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stippled
Adjective
/ˈstɪpəld/
Definition
Marked with small dots or specks.
Examples
- The stippled surface of the canvas added depth to the painting.
- She admired the stippled effect created by the artist’s use of ink.
Meaning
The term ‘stippled’ refers to a method of shading or drawing that creates a pattern of small dots, often used in art and illustration to achieve texture or tone.
Synonyms
- dotted
- speckled
- spotted
