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rippling

UK
/ˈrɪp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪp.lɪŋ/

Translations

ripplinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrɪplɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪplɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective, typically not gradable.
The rippling water of the lake reflected the golden hues of the sunset.
L’eau ondulante du lac reflétait les teintes dorées du coucher du soleil.
Additional translations
ondoyantSurtout pour un mouvement doux, une surface ou un son.
Synonyms
wavy
undulating
fluctuating
rolling
surging
ripplingnoun
ripplings
pl
UK
/ˈrɪplɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪplɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun; occasionally pluralized.
The soft rippling of the brook was soothing.
La douce ondulation du ruisseau était apaisante.
Additional translations
frémissementSurtout pour un léger mouvement, une sensation ou un bruit dans une foule, un tissu ou un muscle.
Synonyms
ripple
undulation
wavelet
wave
pulsation
oscillation
surge
swell
vibration
billow
rippleverb

rippling

Gerund

rippled
Past Simple
rippled
Past Participle
rippling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪp.əl/
US
/ˈrɪp.əl/
ondulerSens intransitif ; pour un mouvement ondulant, y compris du vent, d’un drapeau ou d’une foule.
The flag rippled in the breeze.
Le drapeau ondulait dans la brise.
se propagerSens figuré : se diffuser comme une vague à travers un groupe ou un espace.
Laughter rippled through the audience as the comedian delivered his punchline.
Le rire s’est propagé dans le public quand le comédien a lancé sa chute.
Additional translations
riderSurtout pour la surface de l’eau ou d’un liquide.
Synonyms
undulate
wave
flow
surge
roll
oscillate

Definitions

ripplinggerund / present participle
Having a series of small waves or undulations on the surface.
The rippling water of the lake reflected the golden hues of the sunset.
Moving in a way that resembles a series of small waves.
The rippling muscles of the athlete were visible as he lifted the heavy weights.
Producing or characterized by gentle, rising-and-falling tones, especially of laughter or sound.
Her rippling laughter echoed through the hall.
ripplingnoun
The action or effect of forming small waves or undulations on a surface.
The soft rippling of the brook was soothing.
A movement, sensation, or sound resembling small waves, especially in a crowd, fabric, or muscle.
A rippling of laughter spread through the audience.
A gentle, undulating sound or movement.
The rippling of the crowd's applause grew louder.
rippleverb
To form or cause small waves on the surface of water or another liquid.
The wind began to ripple the surface of the pond.
To spread or cause to spread through a group of people or an area in a way that resembles a wave.
Laughter rippled through the audience as the comedian delivered his punchline.
To move in a way that resembles a series of small waves.
The flag rippled in the breeze.
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