Basic Details
Word: Dimple
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, natural indentation or crease in the skin, often seen on the cheeks or chin.
Synonyms: Indentation, hollow
Antonyms: Bulge, bump
Idioms and Phrases
- Dimpled with joy: To be very happy, often used when someone smiles. Example: "She was dimpled with joy when she received her birthday present."
- Catch someone off guard: To surprise someone, often leading to a dimple in their smile. Example: "The surprise party caught him off guard, and he had a big dimple on his cheek when he realised."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When she laughed, a charming dimple appeared on her cheek.
Example 2: His dimple made his smile even more endearing to his friends.
Example 3: The babys little dimple became the highlight of her adorable face.
Fun Fact
Did you know that dimples are caused by a variation in the facial muscles? They can be hereditary, meaning they can run in families, but not everyone has them!
Famous Quote
"A dimple on the cheek is a sign of liveliness and joy." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dimple" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A small indentation in the skin
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A small indentation in the skin
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dimple"?
a) Indentation
b) Bump
c) Flat
d) Roughness
Answer: a) Indentation
3. What is an antonym of "dimple"?
a) Indentation
b) Hollowness
c) Bulge
d) Crease
Answer: c) Bulge
4. Which sentence uses "dimple" correctly?
a) He checked the dimple in the water.
b) Her dimple added charm to her smile.
c) The tree has a dimple trunk.
d) He wrote a dimple in his notebook.
Answer: b) Her dimple added charm to her smile.
5. Which idiom with "dimple" means to be very happy?
a) Dimpled with joy
b) A drop in the ocean
c) Off the beaten track
d) As stubborn as a mule
Answer: a) Dimpled with joy
