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Definition of dimpled
dimpled
/ˈdɪm.pəld/
dim · pled
dimpled Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
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1
Having one or more natural small depressions or indentations in the flesh, especially on the cheeks or chin.
Example
"The toddler greeted everyone in the room with a bright, dimpled smile."
2
Marked with small, shallow hollows, ripples, or indentations on a surface.
Example
"The aerodynamic design of a golf ball relies on its dimpled surface to reduce drag."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the noun and verb 'dimple' plus the participial suffix '-ed'. 'Dimple' comes from Middle English 'dympull', likely derived from an unrecorded Old English '*dympel', a diminutive form related to 'dip' and Old High German 'tumfilo' (whirlpool).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dimpled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dimpled