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.