Stippled: meaning, definitions and examples
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stippled
[ ˈstɪp(ə)ld ]
art technique
To apply paint, ink, etc., in small dots or specks to give a textured effect.
Synonyms
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.
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.