spotted

[spot-id]

adjective

1. marked with or characterized by a spot or spots.

2. sullied; blemished.

spotted

/ ˈspɒtɪd /

adjective

1. characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots

2. stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered

Other Word Forms

• spottedly adverb
• spottedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spotted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; spot, -ed ³

Example Sentences

Sutherland was spotted walking away, saying he needed time to clear his head.

From BBC

However, Tom Hibbert from conservation charity The Wildlife Trusts says the number of ladybirds spotted this week is actually "perfectly normal for the time of year."

From BBC

The earliest signs of reading differences and dyslexia can be spotted in preschool — and perhaps even earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

Bubba was recovered near Seventh Street in Hacienda Heights after a homeowner spotted the hawk in her backyard and contacted the Inglewood Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, another Nato member - Lithuania - had to close its airspace briefly after objects were spotted, following recent incidents in Denmark, Norway and Germany.

From BBC