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Antonyms for dappled

Grammar : Adj
Spell : dap-uh ld
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdæp əld

Definition of dappled

Origin :
  • early 15c. (implied in past participle adjective dappled), perhaps from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse depill "spot," Norwegian dape "puddle." Perhaps a back-formation from, or merger with, Middle English adjective dapple-gray "apple-gray" (late 14c.), based on resemblance to the markings on an apple (cf. Old Norse apalgrar "dapple-gray"), or, as it was used of gray horses with round blotches, perhaps via resemblance to apples themselves.
  • adj mottled, freckled
Example sentences :
  • The dogs had started a dappled deer that bounded 102 away through the forest.
  • Extract from : « Irish Fairy Tales » by Edmond Leamy
  • It was covered in a wrap which had once been white but was now dappled with green.
  • Extract from : « The Green Rust » by Edgar Wallace
  • The grass, dappled with sun and shadow, wore a mantle of flowers.
  • Extract from : « David and the Phoenix » by Edward Ormondroyd
  • A robin from the dappled warmth of a mossy stone, was regarding them instead.
  • Extract from : « The Patrician » by John Galsworthy
  • They were as inconspicuous as two deer in the dappled shadow.
  • Extract from : « The Flaming Jewel » by Robert W. Chambers
  • It had dappled their throats and spurted over their garments.
  • Extract from : « The Scalp Hunters » by Mayne Reid
  • Smither should choose it for her at the stores, nice and dappled.
  • Extract from : « The Forsyte Saga, Complete » by John Galsworthy
  • That's a fine bay horse you ride; would you like to have him dappled?
  • Extract from : « The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector » by William Carleton
  • According to his own explanation the dappled one ought to be the only dog.
  • Extract from : « The Central Eskimo » by Franz Boas
  • Those of the Chobe river are dappled in color and very beautiful.
  • Extract from : « Stanley in Africa » by James P. Boyd

Synonyms for dappled

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