Wrinkled
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪŋkl̩d/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wrinkled is an adjective meaning (of a surface) Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals.
Meaning
(of a surface) Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of wrinkle
Example Sentences
As the ocean receded from the beach it left the sand appearing wrinkled.
Lying on the floor was a dead man, in evening dress, with a knife in his heart. He was withered, wrinkled, and loathsome of visage. It was not till they had examined the rings that they recognized who it was.
Synonyms for wrinkled
Depending on context, synonyms include bewrinkled, creased, crinkly, purfly, pruny, rimpled.
Antonyms for wrinkled
Common opposites include unwrinkled, wrinkle-free, wrinkleless, ironed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puckered-up, creased, rumpled, crumpled, furrowed, drip-dry.
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