What does unwrinkle mean?
Unwrinkle means (transitive) To remove wrinkles from..
Unwrinkle
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To remove wrinkles from..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To remove wrinkles from.
- (intransitive) To stop being wrinkly; to become flat or smooth.
Example Sentences
He and she sat side by side like two wax people while the waiter stretched across to unwrinkle the tablecloth and straighten the knives.
The job was done before Silver could unwrinkle the grimace on his face.
His head protruded out of his torn collar much as the head of the tortoise protrudes from its shell, the throat unwrinkling, the eyes like beads, or pips of jet.
In a rain barrel, water unwrinkles to glass; a lime tree’s daughter there studies her face.
Emma went through the closet and removed the black gabardine jacket she had hung up to unwrinkle.
Synonyms for unwrinkle
Antonyms for unwrinkle
Related Words
Word Forms
- unwrinkles
- unwrinkling
- unwrinkled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unwrinkle?
Common synonyms include flatten out, smooth.
What is the opposite of unwrinkle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unwrinkle in a sentence?
He and she sat side by side like two wax people while the waiter stretched across to unwrinkle the tablecloth and straighten the knives.
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