Meaning
dimple
- a small natural indentation on the human body, especially on the cheek or chin
- a small pit or shallow depression in a surface
In a sentence
Quando sorride, le compare una graziosa fossetta sulla guancia destra.
When she smiles, a cute dimple appears on her right cheek.
Ha una caratteristica fossetta sul mento ereditata dal padre.
He has a distinctive chin dimple inherited from his father.
Non tutti hanno le fossette quando ridono.
Not everyone has dimples when they laugh.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fossetta | feminine · singular |
| fossette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive form of 'fossa' (ditch, hole).
- Almost always refers to facial dimples visible when smiling.