ripple Synonyms
Another word for ripple
• noun (Context 1)
A small wave or series of gentle undulations on the surface of water or another liquid, caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it.
"The pebble sank to the bottom of the pond, leaving concentric ripples across the calm surface."
• noun (Context 2)
A gentle, rising and falling sound or a spreading feeling or effect that passes gradually through a group or system.
"A murmur of applause spread through the auditorium as the keynote speaker stepped onto the stage."
• verb (Context 3)
To form or flow with small, gentle waves on the surface, or to cause a liquid or flexible material to move in undulating folds.
"A warm summer breeze rippled the tall grass across the open meadow."
• verb (Context 4)
To spread or pass gradually outward through a crowd, community, or system like a series of expanding waves.
"News of the unexpected scientific discovery rippled through the research community within hours."
• noun (Context 5)
A type of ice cream having a wavy ribbon of brightly colored syrup, fruit puree, or fudge running through it.
"She ordered a scoop of raspberry swirl in a waffle cone from the neighborhood ice cream parlor."
Opposites of ripple
The opposite of ripple shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: