Dimple (Verb)
Meaning 1
Mark with, or as if with, dimples; "drops dimpled the smooth stream".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her cheeks dimpled as she smiled brightly for the photo.
- The hailstones dimpled the newly painted car in the parking lot.
- A faintly nostalgic glow dimpled his eyes as he reminisced.
- Fresh raindrops began to dimple the calm lake's surface.
- Every stone cast into it dimpled the otherwise glassy pond.
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Meaning 2
Produce dimples while smiling; "The child dimpled up to the adults".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The little girl dimpled as she giggled at the clown's joke.
- Her bright smile made her dimple, instantly captivating the audience.
- As she heard the good news, she dimpled and began to jump up and down.
- When the young boy saw his parents walking towards him, he dimpled and ran to hug them.
- She couldn't help but dimple whenever she saw her favorite cartoon character on screen.