Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ripples
Noun
/ˈrɪp.əlz/
Definition
Small waves or undulations on the surface of a liquid.
Examples
- The ripples in the pond spread out slowly after the stone was tossed in.
- Her laughter created ripples of joy among the group.
- We watched the ripples dance in the light of the setting sun.
Meaning
Ripples refer to the gentle waves that form on the surface of water, often created by movement, such as a stone being thrown in or the wind blowing across the surface. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the spreading effect or consequences of an action.
Synonyms
- waves
- undulations
- wash
- fluctuations
