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dappled Meaning & Definition

[ˈdæpəɫd]

What Does Dappled Mean?

As an adjective, dappled means Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of dapple.

Dappled: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation/[ˈdæpəɫd]/
Syllables1
Synonymsmottled and patterned
Comparative / superlativemore dappled, most dappled

Dappled Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dapple.

Dappled as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of dapple

Synonyms of Dappled

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Antonyms of Dappled

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Dappled in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

dappled (comparative more dappled, superlative most dappled)

dappled

Words That Rhyme With Dappled

Pronouncing Dappled

The standard pronunciation of dappled is /[ˈdæpəɫd]/, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Dappled

Is dappled an adjective or a verb?

Dappled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for dappled?

You can replace dappled with words such as mottled and patterned. See the full list of dappled synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of dappled?

The comparative form is more dappled and the superlative form is most dappled.

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