Stippled: meaning, definitions and examples

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stippled

 

[ ˈstɪp(ə)ld ]

Context #1

art technique

To apply paint, ink, etc., in small dots or specks to give a textured effect.

Synonyms

dapple, dot, fleck, speckle

Examples of usage

  • The artist stippled the canvas to create a unique pattern.
  • She stippled the background of the painting with different shades of blue.
Context #2

tattooing

To create a design on the skin using a series of small dots.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • The tattoo artist stippled the outline of the rose on her arm.
  • He wanted a stippled effect for his sleeve tattoo.

Translations

Translations of the word "stippled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontilhado

🇮🇳 बिंदीदार

🇩🇪 gepunktet

🇮🇩 berbintik

🇺🇦 крапчастий

🇵🇱 kropkowany

🇯🇵 点描

🇫🇷 ponctué

🇪🇸 punteado

🇹🇷 noktalı

🇰🇷 점이 있는

🇸🇦 منقط

🇨🇿 tečkovaný

🇸🇰 bodkovaný

🇨🇳 点描

🇸🇮 pikčast

🇮🇸 punktalagaður

🇰🇿 нүктелі

🇬🇪 წერტილოვანი

🇦🇿 nöqtəli

🇲🇽 punteado

Word origin

The word 'stippled' comes from the Latin word 'stipula', which means a stalk or straw. The technique of stippling has been used in art for centuries to create texture and depth in paintings and drawings. In tattooing, stippling is often used to create intricate designs with a unique style.

See also: stippling.