dimple Meaning & Definition
What Does Dimple Mean?
As a noun, dimple means A small depression or indentation in a surface. It is also used to mean A small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth. As a verb, it means To form a small indentation in (something). As a verb, it means To create a dimple in.
Dimple: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɪm.pəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dent and mar |
| Plural | dimples |
| Verb forms | dimples, dimpling, dimpled |
Dimple Definition (Noun)
- A small depression or indentation in a surface.
The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
- A small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
You have very cute dimples.
- A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling.
Dimple as a Verb
- To form a small indentation in (something).
The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
- To form a dimple (noun sense 1.1) in one's face by smiling.
The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.
- To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities. (clarification of this definition is needed)
Noun
- Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.
You have very cute dimples.
Verb
- To create a dimple in.
The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
- To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.
- To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
Synonyms of Dimple
Dimple synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dimple
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dimple in a Sentence
The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.
You have very cute dimples.
The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.
The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.
Word Forms & Grammar
dimple (plural dimples)
dimple (third-person singular simple present dimples, present participle dimpling, simple past and past participle dimpled)
Words That Rhyme With Dimple
Origin of Dimple
Origin 1: From Middle English dimpel, dimpil, dympull, from Old English *dympel (“pit, depression”), from Proto-West Germanic *dumpil, from Proto-Germanic *dumpilaz (“sink-hole, dimple”), from Proto-Germanic *dumpaz (“hole, hollow, pit”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewb- (“deep, hollow”), equivalent to dialectal dump (“deep hole, pool”) + -le (diminutive suffix).
Origin 2: Cognate with German Low German Dümpel, German Tümpel (“pond, pool”). Related also to Old English dyppan (“to dip”).
How Do You Say Dimple?
The standard pronunciation of dimple is //ˈdɪm.pəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Dimple
Is dimple a noun or a verb?
Dimple is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dimple?
Words with a similar meaning to dimple include dent and mar. See the full list of dimple synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dimple?
The plural of dimple is dimples.
What is the past tense of dimple?
The past tense of dimple is dimpled. The present participle is dimpling.