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blotchiest

 

[ ˈblɒtʃiˌɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, skin

The term 'blotchiest' refers to the condition of having the most pronounced blotches or irregular patches of color, typically on the skin. This can result from various factors, including skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or simply from sun exposure. The word is comparative, meaning it describes something that has more blotches than another. In dermatology, it can be used to describe the severity of skin irregularities. Often, the appearance of blotchy skin can indicate underlying health issues that may require medical attention.

Synonyms

blemished, dappled, spotted

Examples of usage

  • Her face looked the blotchiest after spending all day in the sun.
  • The dermatologist pointed out that his skin was the blotchiest he had ever seen.
  • Using the new moisturizer helped make her skin less blotchy, but it still looked blotchiest in the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "blotchiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais manchado

🇮🇳 सबसे धब्बेदार

🇩🇪 am fleckigsten

🇮🇩 paling bernoda

🇺🇦 найплямистішим

🇵🇱 najbardziej plamisty

🇯🇵 最もシミの多い

🇫🇷 le plus taché

🇪🇸 el más manchado

🇹🇷 en çok lekeli

🇰🇷 가장 얼룩진

🇸🇦 الأكثر تلطخًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce skvrnitý

🇸🇰 najviac škvrnitý

🇨🇳 最有污点的

🇸🇮 najbolj madežev

🇮🇸 bleikasta

🇰🇿 ең дақталған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ლაქიანი

🇦🇿 ən ləkəli

🇲🇽 el más manchado

Etymology

The word 'blotchy' originates from the Middle English term 'blotche,' which is derived from the Old English 'blocca,' meaning a spot or stain. Over time, 'blotchy' evolved to describe irregular marks or patches on the skin or other surfaces. Adding the suffix '-est' creates the superlative form, referring to the highest degree of this quality. The use of 'blotchy' in relation to skin conditions became more common with the increased awareness of dermatology in the 19th and 20th centuries. Skin diseases and their visibility often led to social stigmas, making the description of 'blotchy' not just a medical term, but also a cultural one, reflecting attitudes towards beauty and health.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,866, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.