rippleless
5.9
A smooth, calm surface without any small waves
- adjective
- /ˈrɪpələs/
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sin ondulaciones
- The pool mirrors its surroundings with an almost rippleless skin.
Examples
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The surface of the pond was rippleless, reflecting the trees perfectly like a mirror.
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As the boat glided across the rippleless water, we enjoyed the serene landscape around us.
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The lake was so still that it appeared completely rippleless in the early morning light.
Synonyms
smooth
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1.0
A surface that is even and not rough
specifies total absence of small surface waves or disturbances
unruffled
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5.3
Still water with no wind or waves
is completely smooth with no small surface disturbances
textureless
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6.3
With a smooth, even surface and no rough or visible detail
refers specifically to no small moving waves rather than no detail
waveless
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3.8
A calm flat surface of water with no waves
emphasizes total calm with no tiny surface ripples
7.9
A smooth, steady movement of water or air without sudden mixing
focuses on absolute surface calm rather than internal flow patterns
Antonyms
How Wavy
Surface Forms
rippleless positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word rippleless breaks into ripple (a 'small wave' on water) and -less ('without'), so it gives a clear picture: a rippleless pond has no little waves and is perfectly calm.