Spattered: meaning, definitions and examples

splattered liquid

Spattered refers to the act of scattering or splashing liquid or small drops onto a surface, often resulting in a messy or irregular appearance. This term is commonly used to describe the action of liquids like paint, mud, or water being thrown or forced out in various directions.

spilled, splash, splattered, sprayed

Examples of usage

• The artist spattered paint onto the canvas.

• The mud spattered on her shoes as she walked through the puddle.

• He noticed that the rain had spattered the window.

• The car drove through a puddle, spattering water everywhere.