What does sprinkling mean?
Sprinkling means present participle and gerund of sprinkle.
Sprinkling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sprinkle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sprinkle
- The action of the verb to sprinkle.
- A small thinly distributed amount, e.g. of some liquid, powder or other fine substance that is sprinkled on to something.
- A light shower of rain.
- A scattering.
Example Sentences
Among the devotees […] were persons who suffered from loathsome skin diseases, such as smallpox, abscesses, and the itch; and among them there was a fair sprinkling of debauchees, who had drunk themselves nearly blind and hoped to recover the use of their precious eyes by parading for a month in this curious mantle.
It notes: "The Welsh Government's view is that genuine 'levelling up' cannot simply mean a sprinkling of new, ad hoc rail projects decided in Whitehall, it has to be part of a strategic approach to promoting growth in all parts of the UK."
Synonyms for sprinkling
Antonyms for sprinkling
Related Words
Word Forms
- sprinklings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sprinkling?
Common synonyms include dusting, smattering, sprinkle, ace.
What is the opposite of sprinkling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sprinkling in a sentence?
Among the devotees […] were persons who suffered from loathsome skin diseases, such as smallpox, abscesses, and the itch; and among them there was a fair sprinkling of debauchees, who had drunk themselves nearly blind and hoped to recover the use of their precious eyes by parading for a month in this curious mantle.
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