Pronunciation: /ˈrɪŋkəld/

Definitions of wrinkled

verb past tense of wrinkle, which means to make small lines or folds on a surface

Example Sentences

A1 She wrinkled her nose in disgust.

A2 The old book had wrinkled pages.

B1 He wrinkled his forehead in confusion.

B2 The fabric wrinkled easily after washing.

C1 The years had wrinkled her once smooth skin.

C2 The delicate paper wrinkled under the weight of the heavy book.

adjective having small lines or folds on the surface; creased

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had a wrinkled face.

A2 She wore a wrinkled shirt to the party.

B1 The wrinkled paper had been crumpled up in a ball.

B2 His wrinkled hands showed the signs of hard work.

C1 The wrinkled fabric of the dress gave it a vintage look.

C2 Her wrinkled brow showed her concern for the situation.

Examples of wrinkled in a Sentence

formal The elderly woman had wrinkled skin from years of sun exposure.

informal I need to iron this wrinkled shirt before wearing it.

slang Her face looked all wrinkled up after crying for hours.

figurative Time had wrinkled his once smooth personality, making him cynical and jaded.

Grammatical Forms of wrinkled

past tense

wrinkled

plural

wrinkled

comparative

more wrinkled

superlative

most wrinkled

present tense

wrinkle

future tense

will wrinkle

perfect tense

have wrinkled

continuous tense

is wrinkling

singular

wrinkled

positive degree

wrinkled

infinitive

wrinkle

gerund

wrinkling

participle

wrinkling

Origin and Evolution of wrinkled

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'wrinkled' originated from the Middle English word 'wrinkel', which was derived from the Old English word 'wringan' meaning 'to twist or distort'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrinkled' has retained its original meaning of a crease or fold in a surface, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something old or aged.