blotchy

adjective

Definition of blotchynext
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors using that bronzer just made my face look blotchy

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  1. blotched
  2. colorful
  3. spotted
  4. marbled
  5. mottled
  6. pinto
Adjective
  • Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
    Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
    Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
Definition of blotched
Adjective
  • Browse a library of colorful covers for the first time on your Kindle.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas cactus is another beloved houseplant that puts on a colorful show from November through January.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of colorful
Adjective
  • Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
  • This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of spotted
Adjective
  • Christmas crackers wrapped in marbled paper fit the theme.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their premium price further rewards buyers with a posh design, embodied in elegant angular cabinets with a marbled piano gloss finish that oozes luxury.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 May 2024
Definition of marbled
Adjective
  • Farther in, a sophisticated den lies behind tall wooden doors and features unique wall coverings, a mottled checkerboard pattern in earthy green hues.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of mottled
Adjective
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
Definition of pinto
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Thesaurus Entries Near blotchy

blotching

blotchy

blot out

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