creasy
word
Definition
Something that is creasy is covered in creases or wrinkles, especially fabric or paper that is not smooth.
Usage & Nuances
'Creasy' is usually used to describe fabrics or papers that have many small, visible folds or wrinkles. It is less common than 'wrinkled' or 'crumpled' in everyday speech but can sound descriptive. Not typically used for skin.
Spanish: arrugado - con plieguesPortuguese (BR): amarrotado - enrugadoPortuguese (PT): amarrotado - enrugadoChinese (Simplified): 有皱褶的 - 皱巴巴的Chinese (Traditional): 有皺褶的 - 皺巴巴的Hindi: सिकुड़ा हुआ - सलवटों वालाArabic: مجعد - مليء بالتجاعيدBengali: ভাঁজযুক্ত - কুচকানোRussian: мятый - с складкамиJapanese: しわだらけのVietnamese: nhăn nhúm - có nếp gấpKorean: 구김이 많은Turkish: buruşuk - kırışık (kumaş/paper)Urdu: سلوٹ دارIndonesian: berkerut - kusut (kain/kertas)
Example Sentences
My shirt looks creasy after sitting in the suitcase.
basic
Please iron these creasy trousers before the meeting.
basic
The letter got creasy in my bag.
basic
These old photos are so creasy you can barely see the faces.
natural
You can tell he doesn’t iron his clothes—they’re always creasy.
natural
I like soft sheets, but these new ones get creasy really fast.
natural