Motley and Mottled

Motley

Motley adjective - Marked by a variety of usually vivid colors.
Usage example: a tropical bird with motley plumage

Mottled is a synonym for motley in mixed topic. In some cases you can use "Mottled" instead an adjective "Motley", when it comes to topics like multi-coloured.

Mottled

Mottled adjective - Having blotches of two or more colors.
Usage example: a mottled complexion
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Synonyms for Mottled

Motley is a synonym for mottled in multi-coloured topic. You can use "Motley" instead an adjective "Mottled", if it concerns topics such as speckled.

Nearby Words: mottle, mottling
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