Definition

Describing something that has a pattern made of small round marks or spots.

Example

The dress was beautifully dotted with colorful patterns.

Conversation

I just bought a new shirt with a dotted pattern.

That sounds fun! I love dotted designs.

Yeah, it really adds some character to my wardrobe.

I think you'll look great in it, especially for the summer!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To mark or decorate with small spots or points.

Example

She dotted the canvas with colorful paint.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the artwork I dotted with paint last weekend?

Yeah, it looked really cool!

Thanks! I wanted to try something different with the colors I dotted.

Root Explanation

Dotted → It is formed from "dot" (from Middle English "dote", meaning a small mark or spot) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past tense or to indicate a completed action). The word "dotted" means marked with small spots or marks.

Memory Tip

Think of small marks or spots ('dot') that have been made ('-ed') on a surface — that's what it means to be dotted.

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