wrinkle
word
/ˈɹɪŋkəɫ/
/ɹˈɪŋkəl/
Definition
A small line or fold, especially in skin or fabric, usually caused by aging, movement, or pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for skin (aging), clothes (needs ironing), or materials. In informal speech, 'not a wrinkle' can mean perfect condition. Collocates: 'deep wrinkle', 'ironing out wrinkles', 'fine wrinkle'. Can also be a verb: 'to wrinkle your nose'.
Spanish: arrugaPortuguese (BR): rugaPortuguese (PT): rugaChinese (Simplified): 皱纹Chinese (Traditional): 皺紋Hindi: झुर्रीArabic: تجعدBengali: ভাঁজ - বলি (চামড়ায়)Russian: морщина - складкаJapanese: しわVietnamese: nếp nhăn - nếp gấpKorean: 주름Turkish: kırışıklıkUrdu: جھری - شکنIndonesian: kerutan - lipatan
Example Sentences
There is a wrinkle on her forehead.
basic
My shirt has a wrinkle after washing.
basic
With age, everyone gets a few wrinkles here and there.
natural
Can you iron out the wrinkles in these curtains?
natural
He tried to smooth out the wrinkles on the paper.
basic
She always gets a little wrinkle between her eyebrows when she thinks hard.
natural