rippled
ˈrɪpəld
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Definition of rippled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
wavy surfacehaving small waves or undulations
  • The rippled surface of the lake glistened in the sunlight..
corrugated undulating wavy
2.
wind effectshaped into waves or undulations by wind or movement
  • The rippled water reflected the moonlight.
undulating wavy
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Origin of rippled

Old English, ripel (small wave)

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appearance
having a ruffled or rippled appearance

Examples of rippled in a sentence

  • The rippled texture of the fabric was unique.
  • The rippled sand dunes stretched for miles.
  • Her dress had a rippled texture that caught the light.

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  1. French:ondulé, ...
  2. German:gekräuselt, ...
  3. Italian:ondulato, ...
  4. Spanish:ondulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ondulado, encrespado, ...
  6. Chinese:波纹状的, 波动的, ...
  7. Japanese:波打った, うねった, ...
  8. Arabic:متموَّج, مُتَمَوِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּלִּי, מְגוּעָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:волнистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хвилястий, ...
  12. Hindi:लहरदार, लहरित, ...
ripple
ˈrɪpl̩
ripple: small wave on the surface of a liquid
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Definition of ripple - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
watersmall wave on the surface of a liquid
  • The stone caused a ripple in the pond.
undulation wavelet
2.
dessertUKstyle of ice cream with blended flavorsUK
  • I love the raspberry ripple in my dessert.
blend marble swirl
3.
chain reactioneffects spreading from an event
  • The news sent ripples through the community.
undulation vibration wave

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..
billow undulate wave
3.
emotiontr.cause a feeling to move through the bodytr.
  • A chill rippled over her skin.
thrill tingle
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Images of ripple

  • ripple: small wave on the surface of a liquid
    small wave on the surface of a liquid
  • ripple: style of ice cream with blended flavors
    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.

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.

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  1. French:ondulation, faire onduler, ...
  2. German:Welle, kräuseln, ...
  3. Italian:increspatura, increspare, ...
  4. Spanish:ondulación, rizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ondulação, ondular, ...
  6. Chinese:涟漪, 泛起涟漪, ...
  7. Japanese:さざ波, 波立たせる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَوُّج, مَوَّجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַדְוָה, לְאַדְווֹת, ...
  10. Russian:рябь, рябить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хвиля, брижити, ...
  12. Hindi:लहर, लहरियाँ पैदा करना, ...

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