Dripped

Dripped (past tense of 'drip') describes the action of a liquid falling in small drops. It can denote a slow, continuous release or a more sporadic, infrequent shedding of liquid. The liquid may be released due to gravity, condensation, or a slow leak. It can also figuratively describe a slow, gradual process where something tangible or intangible is provided to the subject. Drip can describe the action of a slow leak or something that is falling off a container. dripped also can mean something that is dripping or releasing water, liquid, or even sweat from someone or some object.

Dripped meaning with examples

• The leaky faucet constantly dripped, a steady, monotonous sound that echoed through the silent house, driving Sarah slowly insane. Every second a drop would hit the sink, forcing the drip to speed up. Sarah tried turning the knob, but it was not working correctly. The house was quiet again after she fixed the leaky faucet, causing a wave of silence.
• Tears dripped silently down her cheeks as she read the heartfelt letter, each drop a testament to the overwhelming sadness she felt. She re-read the letter, and the words in the letter started to become blurry as the tears continued to drip. She slowly closed the letter, as the words started to disappear. She felt a pain in her heart that would never go away.
• The sweat dripped from his brow after his marathon run, indicating his intense exertion and the heat of the late-afternoon sun. He slowed down and started to catch his breath, as he looked around the town. He decided to start jogging as he started to move around the track. He enjoyed jogging in the sunlight.
• Slowly, the candle wax dripped onto the table as the flame consumed it, forming a small, uneven pool with a slow, sporadic rhythm. He could feel the heat on his face as he stared at the flame. After an hour or so, he blew out the candle. The candle had dripped all over the table.