1. in a manner marked by irregular patches or stains of color or discoloration

Examples

• The wall was painted blotchily, with darker and lighter areas visible throughout.
• Her skin was blotchily flushed after the intense workout.
• The old photograph had faded blotchily over the decades.
• The dye was applied blotchily, creating an unintended tie-dye effect.
• Rain fell blotchily across the landscape, leaving some areas dry and others soaked.