Meaning & Definition of word "Wrinkled"

Wrinkled

/ˈrɪŋ.kəld/

1. To make or become wrinkled.
- Example: She wrinkled the paper in frustration.
2. To cause to form lines or folds.
- Example: The heat of the sun wrinkled the plastic cover.

1. Having small folds or ridges.
- Example: The wrinkled fabric added an antique charm to the dress.
2. Marked by wrinkles or creases, often due to age or lack of care.
- Example: Her wrinkled skin told the story of many years lived in the sun.
3. Showing emotional distress or worry.
- Example: 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.

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.

Meaning: To be old or aging, often referring to appearance.

Example Sentence: He’s looking wrinkled these days.

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

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