Freckled: meaning, definitions and examples

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freckled

 

[ หˆfrษ›kษ™ld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance description

Freckled refers to skin that is marked with small, brownish spots caused by pigmentation. These spots, known as freckles, are most commonly found on the face and arms and tend to become more prominent after sun exposure. Freckles are often associated with lighter skin tones and can vary in number and intensity from person to person. While some people may seek to diminish their appearance, others celebrate their unique skin traits.

Synonyms

dappled, marked, spotted

Examples of usage

  • She had a freckled complexion that glowed in the sunlight.
  • His freckled nose reminded me of his childhood.
  • The model's freckled skin was considered a beauty trend this season.

Translations

Translations of the word "freckled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com sardas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฟเคฒ เค•เฅ‡ เคธเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesprenkelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะฐะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piegowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใฐใ‹ใ™ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tachetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงilili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๊ทผ๊นจ๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุจูŽุดูŽู‘ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pihovatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pehovatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰้›€ๆ–‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pegast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freknรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฏะบั‚ะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xallฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecoso

Etymology

The word 'freckled' originates from the Old English term 'freca', meaning 'a spot' or 'a freckle'. The usage of the word to describe small brown spots on the skin appeared in the English language around the 15th century. Over the years, the term has become associated with youthful summer appearances, particularly among those with fair skin, as freckles tend to darken with sun exposure. Interestingly, the perception of freckles has shifted throughout history. While they were once seen as imperfections or signs of bad health, modern culture often embraces them as unique beauty marks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,931, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.