peppered

Showered with missiles

Peppered is the past tense and past participle of pepper, carrying forward that verb's meanings.

If something is peppered with small objects or marks, they are scattered across its surface like peppercorns: The wall was peppered with bullet holes.

When someone is peppered with questions or criticism, they receive a rapid barrage of them.

Food that has been peppered has had pepper applied to it.

A peppered moth is a species known for its speckled coloring.

scattered

dotted

Marked with small points

sprinkledDispersed in droplets
fleckedSpotted with small marks
interspersedScattered among other things

dispersed · distributed · punctuated · studded · speckled · strewn · riddled · marked · covered · splattered

attacked

bombarded

Attacked with heavy fire

barragedAttacked in rapid succession
showeredWashed under running water
riddledPierced throughout

assailed · pelted · blasted · strafed · besieged · battered · hit · struck · attacked · assaulted

patterned

speckled

Dotted with small marks

dappledMarked with spots
mottledHaving irregular color patches
spottedSeen or patterned

flecked · variegated · stippled · brindled · marbled · freckled · pied · patchy · splotched · blotched

seasoned

Flavored or battle-tested

spicedSeasoned with aromatics
saltedTreated with sodium chloride
savoryAppetizing, not sweet

pungent · flavorful · aromatic · gourmet · hearty · rich · delicious · tasty · appetizing · mouthwatering

spice

grinder

Crushing or sharpening device

millGrain-crushing facility
cayennePungent red spice
wholeFull and undivided

peppered

dotted

bombarded

speckled

seasoned

grinder

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