Speckled: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something that has a pattern of small spots or patches of different colors.

• The speckled eggs of the bird were hidden in the nest.

Implies regular, noticeable spots or marked areas on a surface, can be used for both positive and negative connotations.

• The spotted deer moved gracefully through the forest.
• The spotted fruit was starting to rot.

Describes a surface with irregular patches of shade, often seen when sunlight filters through leaves.

• The dappled light through the trees created a beautiful pattern on the ground.

Refers to tiny marks or spots, often used to describe small, light spots on a darker surface.

• Her black dress was flecked with gold sparkles.

Used to describe a surface with irregular patches or spots of different colors, often implying a varied or uneven appearance.

• The old, mottled walls of the building gave it a unique charm.

Describing something that has many small spots or patches of color.

• The speckled eggs were hidden in the nest.
• Her face was speckled with freckles.

Used to describe a small, round area that is different in color or texture from the surrounding area; can also refer to an area or place.

• There was a red spot on her shirt.
• This is a great spot for a picnic.

Referring to a small, round mark, often made with a pen or pencil. Can also describe something tiny in size.

• She placed a dot at the end of the sentence.
• From a distance, the car looked like a tiny dot.

A general term for any type of small area of a different color or texture; often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation.

• He left a mark on the paper with his pen.
• There was a mark on the wall that needed to be cleaned.

A very small patch of color or light; often used to describe tiny, random spots.

• His face was flecked with paint after the art project.
• There was a fleck of gold in the stone.