Crinkled: meaning, definitions and examples

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crinkled

[ ˈkrɪŋkəld ]

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paper texture

Having small, thin wrinkles or folds on the surface.

Synonyms

creased, rumpled, wrinkled

Examples of usage

She found an old crinkled letter in the attic.
The crinkled paper made it difficult to read the text.

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facial expression

Having lines or wrinkles on the face due to smiling or laughing.

Synonyms

creased, lined, wrinkled

Examples of usage

Her crinkled eyes showed her joy and happiness.
He had a crinkled smile that lit up his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "crinkled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enrugado

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 zerknittert

🇮🇩 keriput

🇺🇦 зморщений

🇵🇱 pomarszczony

🇯🇵 しわくちゃ

🇫🇷 ridée

🇪🇸 arrugado

🇹🇷 kırışık

🇰🇷 구겨진

🇸🇦 مجعد

🇨🇿 svraštělý

🇸🇰 zvrásnený

🇨🇳 皱巴巴的

🇸🇮 naguban

🇮🇸 krumpaður

🇰🇿 әжімделген

🇬🇪 ნაოჭიანი

🇦🇿 qırışıq

🇲🇽 arrugado

Word origin

The word 'crinkled' is derived from the verb 'crinkle', which originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'crincan', meaning 'to bend, yield'. Over time, 'crinkle' evolved to 'crinkled', maintaining its association with small folds or wrinkles. The term has been used to describe various textures and facial expressions, reflecting the natural process of aging or the effects of manipulation on materials.