Definition

Having small, light brown spots on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.

Example

She has a beautiful freckled face that many people admire.

Conversation

I just saw a girl with the most adorable freckled face.

Really? I love freckles, they make people look so unique.

I know, right? I wish I had cute freckled skin like that.

Same here! They really add character to a person's appearance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Freckled → It is formed from "freckle" (from Old English *frecn*, meaning a small spot or blemish) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "freckled" describes the condition of having small spots or blemishes on the skin, typically from sun exposure.

Memory Tip

Think of small spots or blemishes ('freckle') on the skin, and remember that 'freckled' means having those spots.

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