ringlet Synonyms & Antonyms
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Ringlet as a Noun
A small ring.
A lock, tress.
Her hair was in ringlets.
Any of various butterflies with small rings on the wings, in the tribe Satyrini of the family Nymphalidae, such as Aphantopus hyperantus.
Ringlet as a Verb
To form into ringlets.
To surround or encircle like a ringlet.
Ringlet in a Sentence
Her hair was in ringlets.
Word Forms & Grammar
ringlet (plural ringlets)
ringlet (third-person singular simple present ringlets, present participle ringleting, simple past and past participle ringleted)
Words That Rhyme With Ringlet
Origin of Ringlet
From ring + -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel (“ringlet”).
Ringlet: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɪŋ.lət/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A small ring |
| Plural | ringlets |
| Verb forms | ringlets, ringleting, ringleted |
How to Pronounce Ringlet
You say ringlet as /ˈɹɪŋ.lət/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɪŋ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Ringlet
Is ringlet a noun or a verb?
Ringlet is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of ringlet?
The plural of ringlet is ringlets.
What is the past tense of ringlet?
The past tense of ringlet is ringleted. The present participle is ringleting.