Mottled

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːtəld/

Mottled (adj)

  1. Having spots or patches of different colours, giving a mixed, uneven look.
  2. Showing irregular areas of colour on the skin, often from heat, cold, or illness.
  3. Having a cloudy or patchy appearance, with light and dark areas mixed together.

Examples

  • The cat is mottled with brown and white patches.
  • Her sweater looks mottled, with darker and lighter threads mixed.

Mottled (adjective)

Examples

  • The wall has a mottled pattern after the paint dried.
  • Her scarf looks mottled with small spots of different colors.