adj
speckled
SPEH-kuhld
Speckled (adj) means Covered with small spots or marks of a different color. Example: “The hen laid a speckled brown egg.”
adj
1
Covered with small spots or marks of a different color.
"The hen laid a speckled brown egg."
"Her arms were speckled with freckles after the summer."
How to use speckled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDotted all over with small spots.
Common pairings
speckled eggs
speckled skin
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more speckled
- Superlative
- most speckled
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Frequently asked questions
What does “speckled” mean?
The word “speckled” means covered with small spots or marks of a different color. In plain terms, dotted all over with small spots.
How do you pronounce “speckled”?
“Speckled” is pronounced SPEH-kuhld (/ˈspɛkəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “speckled” in a sentence?
Here is “speckled” used in a sentence: “The hen laid a speckled brown egg.”
What is another word for “speckled”?
Words with a similar meaning to “speckled” include speckly.
What part of speech is “speckled”?
“Speckled” is an adjective.
