Splotchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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splotchy

[ ˈsplɒtʃi ]

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appearance

Marked by spots or discolorations that do not form a coherent pattern.

Synonyms

blotchy, mottled, patchy

Examples of usage

The painting had a splotchy appearance due to the uneven application of paint.
Her skin was splotchy from the sunburn.

Translations

Translations of the word "splotchy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manchado

🇮🇳 धब्बों वाला

🇩🇪 fleckig

🇮🇩 bercak-bercak

🇺🇦 плямистий

🇵🇱 plamisty

🇯🇵 斑点のある

🇫🇷 tacheté

🇪🇸 manchado

🇹🇷 benekli

🇰🇷 얼룩덜룩한

🇸🇦 مبقع

🇨🇿 skvrnitý

🇸🇰 škvrnitý

🇨🇳 斑驳的

🇸🇮 pegast

🇮🇸 blettótt

🇰🇿 дақты

🇬🇪 ლაქიანი

🇦🇿 ləklənmiş

🇲🇽 manchado

Word origin

The word 'splotchy' originates from the combination of 'splotch' and the adjectival suffix '-y'. The term 'splotch' dates back to the late 18th century and is believed to have derived from the Middle Dutch word 'splotch', meaning 'patch'. Over time, 'splotchy' has evolved to describe the appearance of something marked by spots or discolorations that lack a coherent pattern.