Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Pattern

These adjectives describe the arrangement and repetition of shapes, colors, or designs on objects and surfaces.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
striped [adjective]

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

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dotted [adjective]

decorated with a series of small, circular spots or points

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lined [adjective]

having wrinkles, often due to aging or environmental factors

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spotty [adjective]

covered with a lot of spots or marks

Ex: The kitchen floor was spotty with grease stains that needed cleaning .
speckled [adjective]

covered with small, distinct spots or marks, often irregularly distributed

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blank [adjective]

not having any writing, drawing, or other visible content, often appearing empty or plain

Ex: The diary page remained blank , waiting for her to record her thoughts and experiences .
checkered [adjective]

having a pattern of small squares with different colors

Ex: She wore a checkered shirt that reminded everyone of classic picnic blankets .
marbled [adjective]

having a pattern resembling the natural veining or blotching of marble, often with swirls or streaks of different colors

Ex: Her notebook had a marbled cover with veins of gold running through it .
polka-dotted [adjective]

having a pattern of evenly spaced, round spots or dots

Ex: The polka-dotted wallpaper in the nursery created a playful atmosphere .
pinstriped [adjective]

(of fabric) having a pattern of light narrow lines on a dark background

Ex: Her pinstriped trousers were tailored for a professional look .
mottled [adjective]

having irregular spots or blotches of different colors or shades

Ex: The mottled fur of the cat blended in with the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees .
stippled [adjective]

marked with small dots or spots, often used to create texture or shading in artwork or patterns

Ex: The stippled finish on the ceramic vase gave it a unique texture .
flecked [adjective]

having small, scattered spots or specks of a different color or substance

Ex: The artist 's painting depicted a landscape with flecked sunlight filtering through the trees .
plain [adjective]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

Ex: His shirt was plain , without any stripes , dots , or other designs .
floral [adjective]

resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

Ex: The floral wallpaper in the dining room added a touch of nature and brightness to the room .
squared [adjective]

having a pattern or design consisting of squares or square-like shapes

Ex: The quilt on the bed was adorned with a squared patchwork design .
paisley [adjective]

having a pattern or design featuring a teardrop-shaped motif with intricate swirling and curving details

Ex: His tie had a paisley print , with swirling motifs in shades of blue and gold .
striated [adjective]

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

Ex: The scientist studied the striated layers of sediment to understand the area ’s geological history .