Definitions

splash

[splash] / splæʃ /

NOUN

spattering, impact

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dash sensation

STRONG

burst display effect patch splurge stir touch

VERB

throw liquid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dash douse drench drown paddle slop slosh soak spatter spray sprinkle squirt strew wade wet

STRONG

bathe bespatter broadcast dabble moisten plash plunge shower sop splatter spread throw wallow

WEAK

get wet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry

Example Sentences

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The late afternoon sun splashes across my face the moment I step outside.

From Literature

Rowan's boots splashed with every step he took.

From Literature

In a world of black, blue, grey and burgundy suits, we're always happy when someone adds a refreshing splash of colour to the class photo.

From BBC

There were barks and grunts and a great big splash and a scream.

From Literature

I took my shoes off and splashed into the middle of the water and kicked around there for a minute to get its attention.

From Literature