Spattered

Pronunciation: /ˈspætərd/

Definitions of spattered

verb to scatter or splash in small drops or particles

Example Sentences

A1 The child spattered paint all over the paper.

A2 She accidentally spattered sauce on her shirt while cooking.

B1 The artist spattered different colors on the canvas to create a unique effect.

B2 The rain spattered against the window, creating a soothing sound.

C1 The mud spattered all over the car after driving through a puddle.

C2 The chef carefully spattered the sauce on the dish to enhance its presentation.

Examples of spattered in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully spattered paint onto the canvas to create a unique texture.

informal I accidentally spattered sauce on my shirt while cooking dinner.

slang The mud spattered all over my new shoes when I slipped in the puddle.

figurative The scandal spattered the reputation of the politician, causing a public outcry.

Grammatical Forms of spattered

• past tense: spattered
• plural: spattered
• comparative: more spattered
• superlative: most spattered
• present tense: spatter
• future tense: will spatter
• perfect tense: have spattered
• continuous tense: is spattering
• singular: spattered
• positive degree: spattered
• infinitive: to spatter
• gerund: spattering
• participle: spattered

Origin and Evolution of spattered

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'spattered' originated from the Middle English word 'spateren' which means to scatter or sprinkle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spattered' has retained its original meaning of scattering or sprinkling, but has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is covered or marked with scattered drops or spots.