Wrinkled: meaning, definitions and examples

Most often used to describe skin, such as aging skin, or fabric with small, permanent lines. Can also describe old paper or surfaces.

• Her grandmother's hands were wrinkled from years of hard work
• The old map was wrinkled and fragile

Typically refers to sharp, defined lines or folds in fabric or paper, often occurring from folding or pressing.

• The new shirt was neatly folded, but now it is creased
• The document was creased at the edges from being in a folder for too long

Refers to something that has been completely compressed and wrinkled, often unintentionally, giving a messy appearance.

• He crumpled the receipt and tossed it in the trash
• The letter was crumpled in his jacket pocket

Describes a more casual, slightly messy look, often referring to clothes or bedsheets that are not neatly arranged.

• She looked charming in her rumpled outfit
• The bed was rumpled after a restless night's sleep

Describes a surface that has small, irregular ridges or folds. Often used for paper, fabric, or even certain foods like chips.

• The gift wrap was crinkled from being handled
• Her smile crinkled the corners of her eyes

Used to describe something, especially skin or fabric, that has many small folds or lines typically due to age, use, or being kept in a tight space.

• The old woman's face was deeply wrinkled.
• The shirt was wrinkled after being stuffed in the drawer.

Typically refers to a line or ridge produced on paper, cloth, or other material by folding, pressing, or crushing. Can also mean a fold in the skin when used in specific contexts.

• He carefully folded the paper to avoid a crease.
• There was a crease in his trousers from sitting too long.

Describes something that has been pressed or crushed into folds and usually suggests a messy or untidy appearance. It often implies something was squeezed or squashed.

• He crumpled the piece of paper and threw it away.
• Her dress was crumpled after sitting in the car for hours.

Typically used to describe fabric, hair, or other similar materials that have been messed up or made to look untidy. Often suggests a casual, disheveled appearance.

• His hair was rumpled from sleeping.
• She sat on the bed, rumpling the sheets.

Often describes something that has many small, thin lines or folds. It is usually used to talk about paper, plastic, or surfaces that make a crackling sound.

• The crinkled paper was difficult to flatten.
• She liked the crinkle of the aluminum foil.