Ringlet
noun
A small curl of hair.
Her golden ringlets bounced as she skipped along the path.

Often appears as...
- golden ringlets
- bouncy ringlets
noun
A small circular band, typically a precious metal, used in jewelry.
The young woman wore a delicate ringlet around her wrist.

Often appears as...
- delicate ringlet
- ornate ringlet
noun
A small circular or spiral pattern or design.
She drew ringlets in the corner of her notebook during class.

Often appears as...
- draw ringlets
- scrollwork ringlets
noun
A type of butterfly that has small eyespots on the undersides of its wings.
We spotted a beautiful ringlet butterfly during our hike.

Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small curl of hair.
Her golden ringlets bounced as she skipped along the path.

Often appears as...
- golden ringlets
- bouncy ringlets
noun
A small circular band, typically a precious metal, used in jewelry.
The young woman wore a delicate ringlet around her wrist.

Often appears as...
- delicate ringlet
- ornate ringlet
noun
A small circular or spiral pattern or design.
She drew ringlets in the corner of her notebook during class.

Often appears as...
- draw ringlets
- scrollwork ringlets
noun
A type of butterfly that has small eyespots on the undersides of its wings.
We spotted a beautiful ringlet butterfly during our hike.

Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4

Visual Imagery
Use 'ringlet' to create a strong picture of someone's hairstyle, emphasizing its shape and motion.

Her ringlets framed her face beautifully, dancing with every step.
Endearment
'Ringlet' can express affection by portraying hair as cute and attractive.

The baby's tiny ringlets made everyone coo in admiration.
Period Reference
'Ringlet' can evoke a historical or classic look, often associated with bygone eras.

In the painting, the noblewoman's ringlets were styled in a Victorian fashion.
Visual Imagery
Use 'ringlet' to create a strong picture of someone's hairstyle, emphasizing its shape and motion.

Her ringlets framed her face beautifully, dancing with every step.
Endearment
'Ringlet' can express affection by portraying hair as cute and attractive.

The baby's tiny ringlets made everyone coo in admiration.
Period Reference
'Ringlet' can evoke a historical or classic look, often associated with bygone eras.

In the painting, the noblewoman's ringlets were styled in a Victorian fashion.
Visual Imagery
Use 'ringlet' to create a strong picture of someone's hairstyle, emphasizing its shape and motion.

Her ringlets framed her face beautifully, dancing with every step.
Endearment
'Ringlet' can express affection by portraying hair as cute and attractive.

The baby's tiny ringlets made everyone coo in admiration.
Period Reference
'Ringlet' can evoke a historical or classic look, often associated with bygone eras.

In the painting, the noblewoman's ringlets were styled in a Victorian fashion.
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