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sprinkled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɹɪŋkəɫd// UK //spɹˈɪŋkəld// sprin·kled

adj. covered with small drops or pieces of something. You use this to describe a surface that has things like sugar, salt, or water scattered over it.

adj. covered with small particles or droplets scattered lightly over a surface. Often functions as a participial adjective describing the result of a scattering action.


SIMPLE

The fresh donuts are sprinkled with white sugar.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef served the pasta with freshly chopped parsley sprinkled over the top for extra color.

COMPLEX

The morning grass was sprinkled with a light dew that shimmered under the first rays of the rising sun, creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'with' to indicate the substance being scattered.

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