rippling
word · lemma: ripple
Definition
Moving or spreading in small waves, or causing a surface to have small waves. Also used to describe something that flows smoothly in a wave-like pattern, such as sound or muscle movement.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes water ('rippling water'), fabric, muscles ('rippling muscles'), or sound. Used both literally and figuratively. More poetic/formal than 'wavy'. Not typically used for hair (use 'wavy' or 'curly').
Spanish: ondulante - formando ondas pequeñasPortuguese (BR): ondulando - fazendo ondulaçõesPortuguese (PT): ondulando - a formar ondulaçõesChinese (Simplified): 起波纹的 - 涟漪状的Chinese (Traditional): 起波紋的 - 漣漪狀的Hindi: लहरदार - हल्की लहरें बनानाArabic: متموِّج - يشكّل تموّجات
Example Sentences
The lake has a rippling surface in the wind.
basic
He watched the rippling water in the stream.
basic
Sunlight made rippling patterns on the pool.
basic
You could see his rippling muscles under his shirt.
natural
A rippling laugh spread across the room.
natural
The flag was rippling gently in the breeze.
natural