Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [dim-puh l]
- /ˈdɪm pəl/
- /ˈdɪm.plɪ/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [dim-puh l]
- /ˈdɪm pəl/
Definitions of dimply word
- noun dimply a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling. 1
- noun dimply any similar slight depression. 1
- verb with object dimply to mark with or as if with dimples; produce dimples in: A smile dimpled her face. 1
- verb with object dimply Metalworking. to dent (a metal sheet) so as to permit use of bolts or rivets with countersunk heads. to mark (a metal object) with a drill point as a guide for further drilling. 1
- verb without object dimply to form or show dimples. 1
- abbreviation DIMPLY Dimpled. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of dimply
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English dimpel, Old English *dympel; cognate with German Tümpel pool
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dimply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dimply popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dimply usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dimply
adjective dimply
- dimpled — a small, natural hollow area or crease, permanent or transient, in some soft part of the human body, especially one formed in the cheek in smiling.
- cleft — A cleft in a rock or in the ground is a narrow opening in it.
- dented — having a surface containing a hollow or dip
- chubby — A chubby person is rather fat.
- plump — direct; downright; blunt.
Antonyms for dimply
adjective dimply
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with di
- Words starting with dim
- Words starting with dimp
- Words starting with dimpl
- Words starting with dimply