Rumpled

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌmpəld/

Definitions of rumpled

adjective having been made untidy or wrinkled

Example Sentences

A1 She woke up with rumpled hair.

A2 After playing outside, his clothes were rumpled.

B1 The rumpled sheets on the bed indicated a restless night.

B2 The rumpled paper in his backpack showed that he had been searching for something.

C1 Despite his rumpled appearance, he exuded confidence during the presentation.

C2 The rumpled fabric of her dress added to the overall bohemian aesthetic.

Examples of rumpled in a Sentence

formal The rumpled appearance of his suit indicated that he had a long day at work.

informal She woke up with rumpled hair and sleepy eyes.

slang After the party, his shirt was all rumpled from dancing.

figurative Her emotions were rumpled after receiving the bad news.

Grammatical Forms of rumpled

• past tense: rumpled
• plural: rumpled
• comparative: more rumpled
• superlative: most rumpled
• present tense: rumple
• future tense: will rumple
• perfect tense: have rumpled
• continuous tense: is rumpling
• singular: rumpled
• positive degree: rumpled
• infinitive: rumple
• gerund: rumpling
• participle: rumpled

Origin and Evolution of rumpled

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rumpled' originated from the Middle English word 'rumplen' which means to wrinkle or crumple.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rumpled' has retained its original meaning of being wrinkled or crumpled, but has also taken on a more casual connotation in modern usage.