Bespeckle

Pronunciation: /bɪˈspɛkəl/

Definitions of bespeckle

verb to speckle or dot with small marks or spots

Example Sentences

A1 I bespeckle my pancakes with powdered sugar.

A2 The artist used a brush to bespeckle the canvas with tiny dots of paint.

B1 The baker decided to bespeckle the cake with edible glitter for a festive touch.

B2 The gardener carefully bespeckled the garden path with colorful flower petals.

C1 The chef's signature dish is a dessert bespeckled with gold leaf for a touch of luxury.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece is bespeckled with intricate patterns that draw the viewer in.

Examples of bespeckle in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully bespeckled the canvas with tiny dots of color.

informal I accidentally bespeckled my shirt with paint while working on my art project.

slang I love how the new graffiti artist bespeckled the wall with vibrant colors.

figurative Her speech was bespeckled with witty remarks and clever metaphors.

Grammatical Forms of bespeckle

• past tense: bespeckled
• plural: bespeckles
• comparative: more bespeckled
• superlative: most bespeckled
• present tense: bespeckle
• future tense: will bespeckle
• perfect tense: have bespeckled
• continuous tense: is bespeckling
• singular: bespeckle
• positive degree: bespeckled
• infinitive: to bespeckle
• gerund: bespeckling
• participle: bespeckling

Origin and Evolution of bespeckle

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bespeckle' is believed to have originated from Middle English, a combination of 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'speckle' (to mark with small spots or specks).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bespeckle' has retained its original meaning of marking with small spots, but its usage has become less common compared to other similar words like 'speckle' or 'fleck'.