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

Having small folds or ridges.

The wrinkled fabric added an antique charm to the dress.

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.

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.

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.