dingle Meaning & Definition
What Does Dingle Mean?
Dingle is used as a noun meaning A small, narrow or enclosed, usually wooded valley. As an adjective, it means Having good weather.
Dingle in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɪŋɡl̩// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dell |
| Plural | dingles |
| Comparative / superlative | more dingle, most dingle |
Dingle Definition (Noun)
- A small, narrow or enclosed, usually wooded valley.
Dingle as an Adjective
- Having good weather.
Synonyms of Dingle
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Dingle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dingle (plural dingles)
dingle (comparative more dingle, superlative most dingle)
Words That Rhyme With Dingle
Origin of Dingle
Origin 1: From Middle English dingle (“a deep hollow; dell”), from Old English *dyngel, a diminutive of Old English dung (“dungeon; pit”), equivalent to dung + -le (diminutive suffix). Compare Saterland Frisian Dongel (“hollow tooth, cavity”), English dimble (“a dingle, glen, retired place”).
Origin 2: Related to dungeon.
Dingle Pronunciation
You say dingle as //ˈdɪŋɡl̩//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dingle
Is dingle a noun or an adjective?
Dingle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for dingle?
You can replace dingle with words such as dell. See the full list of dingle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dingle?
The plural of dingle is dingles.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dingle?
The comparative form is more dingle and the superlative form is most dingle.