Meaning & Definition of word "Wrinkled"

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    Wrinkled

    /ˈrɪŋ.kəld/

    verb:

    • 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.

    adjective:

    • 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.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from the word wrincle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings of wrinkled

    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.