Synonyms for dapple

Most common

fleck · speckle · maculation

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Verb

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A mottled marking, usually in clusters.

2. v. 1

   To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.

Forms

Plural

dapples → flecks, spots, speckles, patches…

Past participle

dappled
e.g. dappled → mottled, clouded, diversified, variegated…

Example sentences

• fleck There was a fleck of dust on the windshield.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

spot¹

5 letters

cloud¹, patch¹, fleck¹

6 letters

mottle

7 letters

speckle²

9 letters

diversify⁴, variegate³

10 letters

maculation

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (speckle² = 2 syllables).