Rippling

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A motion or sound that ripples.

    "And if there is a serious connection between the fragmented Close close-up portraits that are among the backdrops and the sometimes Chopin-like, thinly pretty ripplings of Mr. Glass's music, Mr. Elo's choreography does not point them out on a first viewing."

  2. 2
    a small wave on the surface of a liquid wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of ripple form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Moving in a chaotic, undulating fashion, as in a flow of water or a flag blowing in the wind. not-comparable

Synonyms

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babblinglappingrifflerippleripplesplashing

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"I could see the rippling waves on my right."

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