Rippling: meaning, definitions and examples
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rippling
[ ˈrɪp(ə)lɪŋ ]
water
To form small waves or ripples on the surface of water, typically as a result of a breeze or a pebble dropping into it. It can also refer to a sound or movement that resembles small waves.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wind was rippling the surface of the lake.
- The pebble rippled the calm water as it dropped in.
effect
A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water. It can also refer to a gentle rising and falling sound or movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ripples in the pond created a soothing effect.
- The news sent ripples of excitement through the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "rippling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ondulação
🇮🇳 लहराना
🇩🇪 Wellenbildung
🇮🇩 bergelombang
🇺🇦 хвилювання
🇵🇱 falowanie
🇯🇵 さざ波
🇫🇷 ondulation
🇪🇸 ondulación
🇹🇷 dalgalanma
🇰🇷 잔물결
🇸🇦 تموج
🇨🇿 vlnění
🇸🇰 vlnenie
🇨🇳 波动
🇸🇮 valovanje
🇮🇸 bylgjur
🇰🇿 толқындану
🇬🇪 ტალღოვანი
🇦🇿 dalğalanma
🇲🇽 ondulación
Word origin
The word 'rippling' originated from the Middle English word 'ripplen', which is a combination of 'rip' (to tear or split) and the suffix '-le' (frequentative). It has been used to describe the motion of water since the 14th century, evolving to encompass metaphorical meanings related to effects or influences that spread outwards like ripples on water.
See also: ripplingly.