Pronunciation: /ˈstɪpəld/
verb to mark with numerous small dots or specks
A1 She stippled the paper with colorful markers.
A2 The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
B1 The tattoo artist carefully stippled the ink onto the skin.
B2 The architect stippled the blueprint to indicate different materials.
C1 The painter stippled the background of the portrait with precision.
C2 The master calligrapher stippled the letters with intricate detail.
adjective having a pattern of dots or specks
A1 The artist created a stippled effect by using small dots of paint.
A2 The stippled texture of the fabric added depth to the design.
B1 The stippled pattern on the wall gave the room a unique look.
B2 The artist's technique involved stippled brush strokes to create a realistic portrait.
C1 The stippled background of the painting added a sense of movement to the scene.
C2 The stippled shading in the drawing demonstrated the artist's attention to detail.
formal The artist's painting featured a sky stippled with tiny dots of white paint.
informal I noticed the wall was stippled with small patches of paint.
slang The car's hood was stippled with scratches from off-roading.
figurative Her speech was stippled with moments of humor to keep the audience engaged.
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