rippled
Moved in waves
Rippled describes a surface marked by small waves or undulations.
Water ripples when disturbed; fabric can have a rippled texture.
The word extends to anything showing wave-like patterns or movements: rippled glass, rippled muscles.
Figuratively, effects that rippled through a system spread outward like waves from a stone dropped in water.
Moving in waves
- wavyHaving gentle curves
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- groovedHaving linear indentations
- ridgedHaving raised lines
pleated · crinkled · fluted · furrowed · ripply · dimpled · scalloped · creased
Gleaming with wavering light
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- glintingReflecting brief flashes
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- glisteningReflecting light softly
reflective · dazzling · iridescent · luminous · glittering · lapping · disturbed · choppy
Extending over space
- radiatingSending out from center
- cascadingFalling in stages
- extendingIncreasing in reach
- reverberatingContinuing to echo
echoing · propagating · outward · concentric · aftermath · consequence · influence · domino
undulating
Moving in waves
- wavyHaving gentle curves
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- groovedHaving linear indentations
ridged · pleated · crinkled · fluted · furrowed · ripply · dimpled · scalloped · creased · ruffled
shimmering
Gleaming with wavering light
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- glintingReflecting brief flashes
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
glistening · reflective · dazzling · iridescent · luminous · glittering · lapping · disturbed · choppy · pond
spreading
Extending over space
reverberating · echoing · propagating · outward · concentric · aftermath · consequence · influence · domino · chain reaction
defined
Given exact meaning
muscular · flexed · contoured · athletic · fit · washboard · abs · physique · bodybuilder · striated
undulate
Move in waves
quiver · shimmer · tremble · fluctuate · shudder · cascade · spread · radiate · pulse · flow
- surface texturesrough, smooth, bumpy, coarse, grainy
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- sea conditionscalm, choppy, rough, smooth, moderate
- wood grainstraight grain, fine grain, coarse grain, end grain, bird's eye
- pattern descriptorsstriped, spotted, checkered, plaid, floral
- shape wordsround, circular, oval, angular, curved
rippledstill
Unmoving, or continuing
calm · motionless · unagitated · placid · unruffled
- ripple effectCascading secondary results
- water ripplesSmall surface disturbances
- gentle ripple
- raspberry rippleIce cream with fruit swirl
- wind ripples
- sand ripplesWave-like beach patterns