unrippled

The lake's surface remained unrippled in the morning light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not having ripples: "unrippled" describes a surface, especially water, that is smooth and without small waves or undulations.
   • Figurative: calm or undisturbed: It can also describe a situation, emotion, or state that is free from disturbance, agitation, or change.

Usage Examples

• Literal:

  • The lake was completely unrippled under the still morning sky. (The water surface had no waves or small movements.)
  • She gazed at the unrippled pond, reflecting the trees perfectly. (The pond was smooth and flat.)

• Figurative:

  • His voice remained unrippled despite the shocking news. (His tone was calm and undisturbed.)
  • The meeting proceeded in an unrippled atmosphere of agreement. (The discussion was without conflict or disruption.)

Advanced Usage

• "unrippled surface": a literal phrase used to emphasize perfect smoothness.

  • The glass of water sat with an unrippled surface, untouched by any breeze. (The water was completely still.)

• "emotionally unrippled": a figurative expression meaning emotionally stable or unaffected.

  • She remained emotionally unrippled throughout the crisis. (She did not show any signs of distress or agitation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rippled (adj): having small waves or undulations.

  • The wind made the water rippled. (The water developed small waves.)

• Ripple (n/v): a small wave or movement; to form such waves.

  • A stone thrown into the pond created a ripple. (A small wave spread outward.)

• Unrippling (adj): describing something that does not cause ripples.

  • The unrippling breeze barely stirred the leaves. (The breeze was too gentle to create ripples.)

Synonyms

• Smooth: having an even and regular surface; free from roughness.
• Calm: not agitated; still and quiet.
• Flat: level and without waves or bumps.
• Undisturbed: not interfered with or altered; remaining in a natural state.

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "unrippled." However, related verbs include:
  • Ripple out: to spread outward in waves or effects.

    • The news rippled out through the community. (The news spread gradually.)

Related Idioms

• Still waters run deep: a proverb meaning that a calm exterior may hide strong emotions or depth.

  • His unrippled demeanour reminded me that still waters run deep. (His calmness might conceal deep feelings.)

• Smooth sailing: an idiom meaning easy progress without obstacles.

  • After the initial problems, the project was smooth sailing, with an unrippled schedule. (The project proceeded without difficulties.)