Wrinkled

/ˈrɪŋ.kəld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become wrinkled.

She wrinkled the paper in frustration.

To cause to form lines or folds.

The heat of the sun wrinkled the plastic cover.

adjective

Marked by wrinkles or creases, often due to age or lack of care.

Her wrinkled skin told the story of many years lived in the sun.

Showing emotional distress or worry.

He had a wrinkled brow as he listened to the troubling news.

Having small folds or ridges.

The wrinkled fabric added an antique charm to the dress.

Middle English, from the word wrincle.

wrinkled clothes

Clothes that are not ironed and have visible creases.

wrinkled skin

Skin showing signs of aging, with folds and lines.

wrinkled forehead

A forehead with visible furrows, often indicating worry or concentration.

wrinkle

A small fold or crease in something, especially fabric or skin.

crinkle

A small, sharp fold or wrinkle.

fold

To bend something over upon itself.

To be old or aging, often referring to appearance.

He’s looking wrinkled these days.

To become stressed or anxious, causing one's features to contract.

She was so worried about the exam that her forehead was all wrinkled.