variegated

(adjective)

Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color; very colorful.

Related Terms

Examples of variegated in the following topics:

  • Skin Cancer

  • Rembrandt

    • Stylistically, Rembrandt's paintings progressed from the early "smooth" manner, characterized by fine technique in the portrayal of illusionistic form, to the late "rough" treatment of richly variegated paint surfaces, which allowed for an illusionism of form suggested by the tactile quality of the paint itself.