Wimpled: meaning, definitions and examples

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wimpled

 

[ ˈwɪmpəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive appearance

Wimpled refers to an appearance characterized by wrinkles or folds, often used to describe a specific texture or quality in fabric or in nature. The term can imply a delicate or intricate pattern that resembles waves or ripples.

Synonyms

crinkled, pleated, rippled, wrinkled

Examples of usage

  • The wimpled fabric caught the light beautifully.
  • She wore a wimpled scarf that added elegance to her outfit.
  • The lake's surface was wimpled by a gentle breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "wimpled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ondulado

🇮🇳 लहरदार

🇩🇪 gekräuselt

🇮🇩 bergelombang

🇺🇦 хвилястий

🇵🇱 falowany

🇯🇵 波状の

🇫🇷 ondulé

🇪🇸 ondulado

🇹🇷 dalgalı

🇰🇷 물결 모양의

🇸🇦 موجي

🇨🇿 vlnitý

🇸🇰 vlnitý

🇨🇳 波浪状的

🇸🇮 valovit

🇮🇸 bylgjaður

🇰🇿 толқын тәрізді

🇬🇪 ტალღოვანი

🇦🇿 dalğalı

🇲🇽 ondulado

Etymology

The word 'wimpled' comes from the Middle English term 'wimpel', which traces back to the Old English 'wimple', derived from the Proto-West Germanic 'wimpil' meaning a fold or a covering. Historically, 'wimpled' was often used to describe garments, specifically the head coverings worn by women, particularly in medieval times. These coverings were characterized by their soft folds and draped appearance, which protected the hair and highlighted the face. Over time, the term has evolved to describe not only clothing but also the natural patterns seen in water or fabric, retaining the essence of gentle folds and waves.