Definition

A small, spirally curled piece of hair or a small circular shape.

Example

She wore her hair in beautiful ringlets for the party.

Conversation

I love how your hair looks with that ringlet in the front.

Thanks! I styled it that way for the party.

It really suits you, I'm thinking of trying a ringlet too.

You should! It's a fun way to change your look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ringlet → It is formed from "ring" (from Old English "hring", meaning a circular band) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small or little). The word "ringlet" refers to a small ring or curl of hair.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'ring' ('ring') of hair, which is what a ringlet is.

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