Wrinklier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrinklier

 

[ ˈrɪŋklɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing appearance

The term 'wrinklier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'wrinkly', which refers to something characterized by wrinkles or creases. It describes an object, surface, or person that has more wrinkles compared to another. This term is often used in discussing skin texture, particularly as it ages or when it is less hydrated. It can also describe materials that have more creases or folds than others.

Synonyms

more creased, more crinkly, more lined

Examples of usage

  • Her skin looked wrinklier after spending too much time in the sun.
  • This fabric is wrinklier than the last one we used for the curtains.
  • The older man’s hands were wrinklier than his son's.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrinklier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais enrugado

🇮🇳 ज्यादा झुर्रीदार

🇩🇪 faltenreicher

🇮🇩 lebih berkerut

🇺🇦 більш зморшкуватий

🇵🇱 bardziej pomarszczony

🇯🇵 しわが多い

🇫🇷 plus ridé

🇪🇸 más arrugado

🇹🇷 daha buruşuk

🇰🇷 더 주름진

🇸🇦 أكثر تجاعيدًا

🇨🇿 více vrásčitý

🇸🇰 viac vrásčitý

🇨🇳 更皱的

🇸🇮 bolj guban

🇮🇸 meiri rynkur

🇰🇿 көп әжімдер

🇬🇪 მეტი ნაოჭები

🇦🇿 daha qırışlı

🇲🇽 más arrugado

Etymology

The word 'wrinklier' originates from the base adjective 'wrinkly', which itself is formed from the noun 'wrinkle', dating back to the Middle English period. The term 'wrinkle' comes from the Old English 'wrincle', which was used to describe a twist or a fold. The suffix '-y' in 'wrinkly' indicates a quality of having wrinkles. The comparative form '-lier' is added to describe an increase in the feature of having wrinkles. This morphological construction is common in English, where adjectives can be made comparative by adding '-er' or '-lier'. Over time, the use of 'wrinklier' has become more prominent in discussions around aging, beauty standards, and fabric quality.