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Definition of rippling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
waterhaving small waves or undulations on the surface
- The rippling water reflected the sunlight beautifully.
2.
motionmoving in a wave-like pattern or motion
- The rippling flag caught everyone's attention.
Noun
1.
watersmall wave or series of waves on the surface of water
- The wind caused a gentle rippling on the lake.
2.
effectsspreading effect or influence
- The news caused a rippling across the community.
Images of rippling
small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Origin of rippling
Old English, ripel (small wave) + -ing (action)
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Examples of rippling in a sentence
Rippling streams flowed gently through the forest. The rippling water reflected the sunlight beautifully. Her dress had a rippling effect as she walked. The boat's wake left a rippling in its path. Raindrops created a rippling across the pond. The policy changes had a rippling in the economy.
His actions created a rippling in the organization.
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- French:ondulant, clapotis, ...
- German:kräuselnd, Kräuseln, ...
- Italian:increspato, ondulazione, ...
- Spanish:ondulante, ondulación, ...
- Portuguese:ondulante, ondulação, ...
- Chinese:波动的, 涟漪, ...
- Japanese:さざ波の立つ, さざ波, ...
- Arabic:مُتَمَوِّج, تَمَوُّج, ...
- Hebrew:אַדְוָתִי, אַדְוָה, ...
- Russian:рябящий, рябь, ...
- Ukrainian:хвилястий, рябіння, ...
- Hindi:लहरदार, लहरें, ...
Definition of ripple - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
watersmall wave on the surface of a liquid
- The stone caused a ripple in the pond.
2.
dessertUK style of ice cream with blended flavorsUK
- I love the raspberry ripple in my dessert.
3.
chain reactioneffects spreading from an event
- The news sent ripples through the community.
4.
soft noisesound similar to that of undulating water
- A gentle ripple echoed in the quiet room.
5.
technologyTECH. oscillation of small amplitude in electronicsTECH.
- The engineer measured the ripple in the signal.
Verb
1.
watertr. create small waves on a surfacetr.
- The wind rippled the pond.
2.
movementintr. spread or move in small wavesintr.
- Her laughter rippled through the quiet room.
3.
emotiontr. cause a feeling to move through the bodytr.
- A chill rippled over her skin.
4.
soundintr. make a gentle, flowing soundintr.
- Laughter rippled through the room.
5.
physicstr. shape into a series of wavestr.
- She rippled the fabric for the dress.
Images of ripple
small wave on the surface of a liquid 
style of ice cream with blended flavors
Expressions with ripple
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situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
start something that leads to more effects or changes
Her decision to quit could cause a ripple effect at work.
short, gentle clapping that spreads through a group
There was a ripple of applause after the speech.
wave of laughter spreading through a group
A ripple of laughter spread through the audience.
vanilla ice cream with raspberry syrup swirls
I love having raspberry ripple on a hot day.
wavy sand ridges preserved in rock, showing earlier water or wind
A clear ripple mark crossed the sandstone slab.
type of grass growing in wet areas
The marsh was covered in ripple-grass.
Origin of ripple
English, ripple (to form small waves)
Examples of ripple in a sentence
The breeze created a ripple on the lake. She ordered a chocolate ripple for dessert. The vanilla ripple was a hit at the party. The policy change created ripples in the industry. Her decision caused ripples among her friends. The ripple of laughter filled the hall.
A ripple of applause followed the performance. The technician adjusted the circuit to minimize ripple. Ripple can affect the performance of electronic devices. Raindrops rippled the puddle. A pebble rippled the still water. The water rippled gently in the breeze. Excitement rippled through the crowd. Fear rippled through the crowd as the news spread. Excitement rippled in his chest at the thought. The brook rippled softly in the morning breeze. Music rippled from the open windows of the house. The wind rippled the surface of the pond. Her laughter rippled through the silent room.
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- French:ondulation, faire onduler, ...
- German:Welle, kräuseln, ...
- Italian:increspatura, increspare, ...
- Spanish:ondulación, rizar, ...
- Portuguese:ondulação, ondular, ...
- Chinese:涟漪, 泛起涟漪, ...
- Japanese:さざ波, 波立たせる, ...
- Arabic:تَمَوُّج, مَوَّجَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַדְוָה, לְאַדְווֹת, ...
- Russian:рябь, рябить, ...
- Ukrainian:хвиля, брижити, ...
- Hindi:लहर, लहरियाँ पैदा करना, ...
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