Wrinkly Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɪŋkli
RING-klee
ɹˈɪŋkli
ring-KLEE
Definition
Covered with many small lines or folds, usually because of age or because something has been crushed or folded. Often used to describe skin or fabric.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and descriptive, often used with 'skin', 'face', or 'hands'. Mostly positive or neutral for objects, but can feel negative when used for people if not used gently. Related forms: 'wrinkle' (noun/verb), 'wrinkled' (adj).
Spanish: arrugado - lleno de arrugasPortuguese (BR): enrugado - cheio de rugasPortuguese (PT): enrugado - cheio de rugasChinese (Simplified): 有皱纹的Chinese (Traditional): 有皺紋的Hindi: झुर्रियों वालाArabic: متجعدBengali: কুঁচকানো - ভাঁজযুক্তRussian: морщинистый - сморщенныйJapanese: しわしわVietnamese: nhăn nheo - nhiều nếp nhănKorean: 주름진Turkish: buruşuk - kırışıkUrdu: جھریوں بھراIndonesian: keriput - berkerut
Example Sentences
My hands are wrinkly after washing dishes.
basic
The old shirt looks wrinkly.
basic
The dog has a wrinkly face.
basic
After spending the day in the sun, he noticed how wrinkly his skin looked.
natural
Those wrinkly old photographs bring back a lot of memories.
natural
Grandpa’s hands are big and wrinkly, but very gentle.
natural