dimpled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdɪmpəld/
KK: /ˈdɪmpəld/
adjective
Definition
Having small, shallow indentations or depressions on a surface, often seen on skin or fruit.
Example
She smiled, revealing her dimpled cheeks.
Conversation
I just met Sarah's new puppy, and it has the cutest dimpled face!
Really? I’ve heard puppies can be adorable, but that sounds special.
Yeah, every time it plays, those little dimples show up and it’s just so charming.
I can imagine! I’d love to see a picture of that dimpled cutie.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pitted
indented
concave
Antonyms
smooth
flat
even
verb
Definition
To form small indentations or depressions on a surface, often seen on skin or fruit.
Example
Her cheeks were dimpled when she smiled.
Tense Forms
Past: dimpled
Past Participle: dimpled
Conversation
Did you see that photo of her smiling?
Yeah, she really dimpled in that shot!
I know, right? It makes her look so adorable.
Root Explanation
Dimpled → It is formed from "dimple" (from Middle English *dimpel*, meaning a small indentation) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past participle or adjective). The word "dimpled" describes something that has small indentations or hollows, typically on the skin or surface.
Memory Tip
Think of a small indentation ('dimple') on a surface, and remember that 'dimpled' means something that has these small indentations.
Visually Confused Words
undimpled
pimpled
implead
indimple
implumed
impledge
bedimple