adj
Common
spotted
SPO-tihd
Spotted (adj) means marked with spots. Example: “The little fawn had a soft, spotted back that blended in with the leaves.”
adj
1
Marked with spots.
"The little fawn had a soft, spotted back that blended in with the leaves."
"The dalmatian is famous for its spotted coat."
"She wore a spotted dress to the garden party."
2
Stained or marked, sometimes implying damage to reputation.
"Her spotted record made it hard to find a new job."
"The mayor's spotted reputation never fully recovered after the scandal."
"The tablecloth was spotted with wine stains."
How to use spotted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in spots or marks.
Common pairings
spotted dog
spotted pattern
spotted leaves
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- Comparative
- more spotted
- Superlative
- most spotted
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What does “spotted” mean?
The word “spotted” means marked with spots. In plain terms, covered in spots or marks.
How do you pronounce “spotted”?
“Spotted” is pronounced SPO-tihd ([ˈspɒtɪ̈d] in IPA).
How do you use “spotted” in a sentence?
Here is “spotted” used in a sentence: “The dalmatian is famous for its spotted coat.”
What part of speech is “spotted”?
“Spotted” is an adjective.
Is “spotted” a common word?
“Spotted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spotted” have?
“Spotted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked with spots.
What is the difference between "spotted" and "speckled"?
"Spotted" means marked with spots, which can be fairly large or distinct, as on a spotted dog. "Speckled" suggests many small, fine specks, so it implies a finer, denser scattering of marks.
What is the difference between "spotted" and "stained"?
"Spotted" can describe a pattern of decorative or natural spots, or it can mean stained and marked in a way that sometimes implies damage to reputation. "Stained" more directly points to a discolouring mark, usually seen as a flaw or blemish.
What nouns commonly go with "spotted"?
"Spotted" often describes animals and fabrics, as in spotted leopard, spotted dog, and spotted dress. In its figurative sense it pairs with words like reputation, as in a spotted record.
