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Splattered - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

splattered

/ˈsplæt̬ɚd/ /ˈsplætəd/

Definition:

Covered or marked with scattered drops or streaks of liquid.

Synonyms:

spattered, sprayed, streaked, smeared

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

cleaned, wiped

Common Collocations:

paint splattered, blood splattered, mud splattered, ink splattered

Derivatives:

splatter, splattering

Usage Tips:

Use "splattered" to describe liquid scattered messily over a surface, often by force or accident.

Common Phrases:

splattered all over, splattered with paint, splattered across the wall

Etymology:

Derived from the imitative sound "splat," suggesting a wet impact or scattering of liquid.

Examples:

  • 1. The artist splattered paint on the canvas for a dramatic effect.
  • 2. Raindrops splattered against the window during the storm.
  • 3. Her dress was splattered with mud after walking in the rain.
  • 4. He accidentally splattered ketchup on his shirt while eating fries.

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