dimple Synonyms
Another word for dimple
• noun (Context 1)
A small natural hollow or indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, especially in the cheek when smiling or on the chin.
"A deep indentation appeared in her left cheek whenever she laughed."
• noun (Context 2)
A slight depression or shallow indentation on any surface, such as on a golf ball, a sheet of metal, or the surface of moving water.
"The hundreds of tiny dimples on a golf ball reduce aerodynamic drag and help it fly farther."
• verb (Context 3)
To form or mark with small hollows, indentations, or ripples.
"Falling raindrops began to indent the glassy surface of the pond."
• verb (Context 4)
To show or develop dimples, such as when smiling or when a surface is disturbed.
"His cheeks dimpled warmly as he greeted his old friends."
Opposites of dimple
The opposite of dimple shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: