adjective
rippling
Rippling (adjective) means moving in small waves, or (of muscles) visibly flexing under the skin. Example: “The lake had a gentle rippling surface.”
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Moving in small waves, or (of muscles) visibly flexing under the skin.
"The lake had a gentle rippling surface."
"He had rippling muscles from years of training."
How to use rippling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishForming small waves, or showing well-defined muscle movement.
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- Plural
- ripplings
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What does “rippling” mean?
The word “rippling” means moving in small waves, or (of muscles) visibly flexing under the skin. In plain terms, forming small waves, or showing well-defined muscle movement.
How do you use “rippling” in a sentence?
Here is “rippling” used in a sentence: “The lake had a gentle rippling surface.”
What part of speech is “rippling”?
“Rippling” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of rippling?
"rippling" (adjective) means moving in small waves, or (of muscles) visibly flexing under the skin.
