Ringlet

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪŋ.lɪt/

Definitions of ringlet

noun a small ring or circle

Example Sentences

A1 She has a cute ringlet of hair that frames her face.

A2 The little girl's ringlets bounced as she ran around the playground.

B1 Her hair was styled in perfect ringlets for the wedding.

B2 The actress's ringlets were carefully curled for the red carpet event.

C1 The hairstylist used a curling iron to create flawless ringlets for the fashion show.

C2 Her natural ringlets cascaded down her back in a stunning display of beauty.

Examples of ringlet in a Sentence

formal The ballerina's hair was adorned with delicate ringlets.

informal Her ringlets were bouncing as she danced around the room.

slang I love how your ringlets frame your face.

figurative The vine twisted around the tree in a ringlet-like fashion.

Grammatical Forms of ringlet

• past tense: ringleted
• plural: ringlets
• comparative: more ringlet
• superlative: most ringlet
• present tense: ringlet
• future tense: will ringlet
• perfect tense: have ringleted
• continuous tense: is ringleting
• singular: ringlet
• positive degree: ringlet
• infinitive: to ringlet
• gerund: ringleting
• participle: ringleted

Origin and Evolution of ringlet

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ringlet' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'renglet' meaning a small ring or curl.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small ring or curl, 'ringlet' evolved to refer specifically to a small curl of hair, typically worn as a decorative feature.