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- \ˈmär-bəld\
- /ˈmɑːb.l̩d/
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- \ˈmär-bəld\
Definitions of marbled word
- noun marbled Having a streaked and patterned appearance like that of variegated marble. 1
- adjective marbled mottled, streaked 1
- adjective marbled made of marble 1
- adjective marbled Something that is marbled has a pattern or colouring like that of marble. 0
- adjective marbled covered in marble or characterized by the use of marble 0
- adjective marbled mottled or streaked like marble 0
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Parts of speech for Marbled
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marbled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marbled
adjective marbled
- mottled — spotted or blotched in coloring.
- lined — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- patterned — a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
- moire — (of silks and other fabrics) presenting a watery or wavelike appearance.
- chequered — If a person or organization has had a chequered career or history, they have had a varied past with both good and bad periods.
verb marbled
- mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
- stain — a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
- besmirch — If you besmirch someone or their reputation, you say that they are a bad person or that they have done something wrong, usually when this is not true.
- bespatter — to splash all over, as with dirty water
- blot — If something is a blot on a person's or thing's reputation, it spoils their reputation.
Antonyms for marbled
adjective marbled
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- fleck — a speck; a small bit: a fleck of dirt.
- monochrome — a painting or drawing in different shades of a single color.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
- Words starting with ma
- Words starting with mar
- Words starting with marb
- Words starting with marbl
- Words starting with marble
- Words starting with marbled
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