blotched
/blɔtʃt/ Cách viết khác : (blotchy) /'blɔtʃi/
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Definition
Adjective: - Marked with irregularly shaped spots or stains: Describes a surface or object that has patches or marks of a different color or texture, often in an uneven or unsightly pattern.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective:
- The old, blotched mirror had lost its clarity. (The mirror was covered in irregular stains.)
- Her skin was blotched from the allergic reaction. (Her skin had uneven, discolored patches.)
- We painted over the blotched wall to create a uniform surface. (The wall had an irregular, spotted appearance.)
Advanced Usage
- "Blotched with": Used to specify the color or substance causing the marks.
- The tablecloth was blotched with red wine. (The tablecloth had irregular stains from red wine.)
- Describes patterns in nature, often in a negative or imperfect sense.
- The blotched leaves indicated a possible disease. (The leaves had irregular, unhealthy-looking spots.)
Variants and Related Words
- Blotch (noun): A large, irregular spot or stain.
- There was an ink blotch on the document.
- Blotchy (adjective): Similar to "blotched," describing something covered in blotches. Often used interchangeably.
- His face was blotchy from crying.
Synonyms
- Spotted: Having spots, which may be more regular in shape.
- Stained: Marked with discoloration.
- Splotched: Marked with large, irregular spots (very similar in meaning).
- Mottled: Marked with spots or smears of color, often in a more blended or patterned way.
Antonyms
- Uniform: Having the same form or appearance throughout.
- Unblemished: Not damaged or marked; flawless.
- Clear: Free from marks or spots.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A blotched record: (Figurative) A history or reputation marred by mistakes or flaws. This is an extension of the core meaning.
- The company's blotched record made investors wary. (The company's history was marked by failures.)
Adjective
- marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots