Dappled

Pronunciation: /ˈdæpəld/

Definitions of dappled

adjective Dappled is an adjective that describes something with spots or patches of a different color.

Example Sentences

A1 The dappled sunlight filtered through the trees.

A2 The dappled coat of the horse shimmered in the sunlight.

B1 She sat in the dappled shade of the old oak tree, reading a book.

B2 The dappled pattern on the fabric added a touch of elegance to the room.

C1 The artist captured the dappled effect of light and shadow in his painting with great precision.

C2 The dappled surface of the lake reflected the colors of the sunset in a mesmerizing display.

Examples of dappled in a Sentence

formal The dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees in the forest.

informal I love how the dappled light creates a beautiful pattern on the ground.

slang Check out the dappled effect on the wall, it looks so cool!

figurative Her emotions were dappled with conflicting feelings.

Grammatical Forms of dappled

• past tense: dappled
• plural: dapples
• comparative: more dappled
• superlative: most dappled
• present tense: dapple
• future tense: will dapple
• perfect tense: have dappled
• continuous tense: is dappled
• singular: dappled
• positive degree: dappled
• infinitive: to dapple
• gerund: dappling
• participle: dappled

Origin and Evolution of dappled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dappled' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'depill' meaning 'spot'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'dappled' has evolved to describe something that is marked with small patches of a different color or shade, usually referring to animals with a mottled or spotted coat.