pebbled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈpɛb.əld/
KK: /ˈpɛbld/
adjective
Definition
Describing a surface that is covered with small, rounded stones.
Example
The path was pebbled, making it difficult to walk without shoes.
Conversation
Have you seen that new park downtown?
Yes, I went there last weekend; it's really nice!
I love how it has a pebbled path along the lake.
It adds such a unique touch to the scenery!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rocky
stony
gravelly
Antonyms
smooth
flat
even
verb
Definition
To cover or decorate a surface with small stones or pebbles.
Example
The garden path was pebbled to create a natural look.
Tense Forms
Past: pebbled
Past Participle: pebbled
Conversation
Did you see how the path was all pebbled after the rain?
Yeah, it looked really nice and shiny!
I love walking on pebbled paths; they feel so unique.
Root Explanation
Pebbled → It is formed from "pebble" (from Middle English *pebble*, meaning a small stone) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "pebbled" describes a surface that is covered with small stones or has a texture resembling that of pebbles.
Memory Tip
Imagine a surface that is covered with small stones, or pebbles, to remember that "pebbled" means having a texture like that.
Visually Confused Words
unpebbled