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Wrinkled Meaning in English

word · lemma: wrinkle

/ˈɹɪŋkəɫd/
RING-kuhld
/ɹˈɪŋkəld/
RING-kuhld

Definition

Having small lines or folds, usually as a result of age or being crushed. Often used for skin, fabric, or paper.

Usage & Nuances

Describes appearance, not feel—use for skin ("wrinkled face"), clothes ("wrinkled shirt"), and old paper. More formal than "crumpled" for clothing. "Wrinkly" is a slightly informal synonym for skin.

Example Sentences

My shirt is wrinkled because I didn't fold it.

basic

She has a wrinkled face from years of smiling.

basic

The wrinkled paper was hard to write on.

basic

After the long flight, everyone's clothes looked wrinkled and tired.

natural

He smoothed the wrinkled map on the table to find the path.

natural

Don’t worry if your hands look a little wrinkled after swimming; it’s normal!

natural