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Dappled

usgb/ˈdæpld/Volume
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Natural SettingsPlay
Use 'dappled' to describe patterns created by nature, often involving light and shadow. SlideWalking through the forest, we enjoyed the dappled ground beneath our feet.
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Visual ImageryPlay
The adjective 'dappled' conjures a vivid image, so use it in creative writing for effect. SlideThe artist's canvas was filled with dappled hues of green and yellow.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
'Dappled' often implies a playful or pleasant quality, suitable for light-hearted contexts. SlideHer laughter was as joyful as the dappled sunlight in the meadow.