Wrinkling Meaning in English
word · lemma: wrinkle
ˈɹɪŋkəɫɪŋ/, /ˈɹɪŋkɫɪŋ
RING-kuh-ling
ɹˈɪŋklɪŋ
RING-kling
Definition
The process of forming small lines or folds, especially on skin, fabric, or other surfaces.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to describe skin aging or the texture of fabrics. Common with words like 'skin', 'shirt', 'paper'. Usually a process, not a single line. Can be used literally or metaphorically (e.g., 'wrinkling with confusion').
Spanish: arrugamientoPortuguese (BR): enrugamentoPortuguese (PT): enrugamentoChinese (Simplified): 起皱Chinese (Traditional): 起皺Hindi: झुर्रियाँ पड़नाArabic: تجعُّدBengali: কুঁচকানো - ভাঁজ পড়াRussian: сморщивание - морщинистостьJapanese: しわ寄せ - しわができることVietnamese: nhăn - bị nhănKorean: 주름짐 - 구겨짐Turkish: kırışmaUrdu: جھریاں پڑناIndonesian: kerutan - mengerut
Example Sentences
The old shirt is wrinkling after sitting in the basket.
basic
She noticed her hands were wrinkling from washing dishes.
basic
Too much sun can cause early wrinkling of the skin.
basic
I hate how my jeans keep wrinkling during the day.
natural
His forehead was wrinkling as he tried to solve the problem.
natural
Don’t worry about your shirt wrinkling—nobody will notice.
natural