Art Techniques And Styles

verb past tense of the verb 'dot', which means to mark with dots or spots

adjective describing something that has dots or spots

• The map was covered in dotted lines indicating different hiking trails.
• She wore a cute dress with a dotted pattern.
• I love those sneakers with the dotted design, they're so cool.
• His memory of the event was like a dotted line, with gaps and missing pieces.

adjective showing a lack of clear thought or good judgment; eccentric or slightly mad

• The scientist's theory was dismissed as dotty by his peers.
• My grandma can be a bit dotty sometimes, but we love her all the same.
• I think that guy is a little dotty in the head, if you know what I mean.
• The artist's use of bright colors created a dotty effect in the painting.

verb past tense of mix, meaning to combine different elements or qualities

adjective used to describe something that is made up of different elements or qualities

• The results of the experiment were mixed, with some participants showing improvement while others did not.
• I have mixed feelings about going to the party tonight, I'm not sure if I'm in the mood.
• The new movie got mixed reviews, some people loved it and others thought it was terrible.
• Her emotions were like a mixed bag, ranging from happiness to sadness in a matter of minutes.

adjective having a rough, unkempt, or uneven appearance

• The scraggly branches of the tree needed to be pruned to improve its appearance.
• Her hair looked scraggly after spending the day at the beach.
• That scraggly dog keeps digging up my garden!
• The scraggly path through the forest symbolized the difficult journey ahead.

noun a small splash or spot of something

verb to scatter or distribute in small drops or particles

• The forensic team found blood spatter on the walls of the crime scene.
• I accidentally spattered paint all over the floor while trying to touch up the walls.
• The kids were spattering water balloons at each other during the summer party.
• Her emotions were so intense that they seemed to spatter onto everyone around her.