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rippleless

rippleless

1 5.9
A smooth, calm surface without any small waves
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɪpələs/
: sin ondulaciones
  • The pool mirrors its surroundings with an almost rippleless skin.

Examples

  • The surface of the pond was rippleless, reflecting the trees perfectly like a mirror.

  • As the boat glided across the rippleless water, we enjoyed the serene landscape around us.

  • The lake was so still that it appeared completely rippleless in the early morning light.

Synonyms

smooth
vsrippleless
224 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

specifies total absence of small surface waves or disturbances
unruffled
vsrippleless
1 5.3

Still water with no wind or waves

is completely smooth with no small surface disturbances
textureless
vsrippleless
1 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
vsrippleless
1 3.8

A calm flat surface of water with no waves

emphasizes total calm with no tiny surface ripples
nonturbulent
vsrippleless
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A smooth, steady movement of water or air without sudden mixing

focuses on absolute surface calm rather than internal flow patterns

Antonyms

2 3.2

With small, gentle waves on the surface, like water or cloth

How Wavy

choppy
12 3.9
wavy
24 1.3
rippled
2 3.2
smooth
224 1.0
flat
414 1.0
rippleless
1 5.9

Surface Forms

rippleless positive

Morphology

rippleless = ripple (transparent) = ripple + less

Meaning is directly 'without ripples' and B1 learners knowing 'ripple' and '-less' can infer 'smooth, without small waves'.

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.