Dimple

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪmpəl/

Definitions of dimple

noun a small depression or indentation in the surface of something, especially on the skin

Example Sentences

A1 She has a cute dimple on her cheek when she smiles.

A2 The baby's dimple appeared when he giggled.

B1 Her dimples deepen when she laughs heartily.

B2 He noticed a faint dimple on her chin as she spoke.

C1 The actress's dimples added to her charm on the red carpet.

C2 The model's dimpled smile captivated the audience during the fashion show.

Examples of dimple in a Sentence

formal The young girl's smile revealed a charming dimple on her left cheek.

informal She always gets compliments on her dimples when she smiles.

slang Check out that guy with the cute dimples!

figurative The dimple in the fabric showed where the needle had pierced through.

Grammatical Forms of dimple

• past tense: dimpled
• plural: dimples
• comparative: more dimpled
• superlative: most dimpled
• present tense: dimples
• future tense: will dimple
• perfect tense: have dimpled
• continuous tense: is dimpling
• singular: dimple
• positive degree: dimple
• infinitive: to dimple
• gerund: dimpling
• participle: dimpled

Origin and Evolution of dimple

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dimple' originated from Middle English 'dympull', which is derived from Old English 'dyppan' meaning 'to immerse or dip'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dimple' has retained its original meaning of a small indentation on the skin, particularly on the face, but its usage has expanded to describe similar small depressions or folds in other materials such as fabric or metal.