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rippling

/ˈrɪp.lɪŋ/

ripplinggerund / present participle

/ˈrɪplɪŋ/

Present-participle adjective, typically not gradable.

Translations

ondulant

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ripplingnoun

ripplings

/ˈrɪplɪŋ/

Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun; occasionally pluralized.

Translations

ondulation

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rippleverb

rippling

ing-form

rippled

Past Simple

rippled

Past Participle

rippling

ing-form

/ˈrɪp.əl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ripplenoun

Definitions

A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, typically caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it.

The stone caused a ripple in the pond as it hit the water.

A gentle rising and falling sound or movement.

There was a ripple of laughter throughout the audience.

A small, often subtle effect or influence that spreads outward from an initial point.

The new policy created a ripple of changes throughout the organization.

rippleadjective

Definitions

Having or characterised by small waves or undulations.

Through the ripple glass, the scenery looked slightly distorted.

Attributive. Spreading gradually in a wave-like manner from an initial point.

The decision created a ripple effect throughout the organisation.