Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having small, narrow folds or wrinkles; not smooth or flat. This describes a surface that is uneven due to many tiny creases, ridges, or waves.

Usage

• The word crinkled is used to describe the physical state of materials, surfaces, or sometimes facial features. It often implies a texture that is irregular, folded, or slightly crumpled, rather than severely wrinkled or crushed.
• It is typically used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., ) or after a linking verb like or (e.g., ).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She smoothed out the crinkled map on the table.
  • His eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled.
  • The old photograph had become crinkled with age.

Advanced Usage

• "to crinkle" (verb): The related verb means to form small folds or wrinkles, or to make a slight, sharp sound.
  • The foil wrapper crinkled loudly as he opened it.
• Descriptive Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles this textured appearance.
  • The crinkled surface of the sea under the setting sun.

Variants and Related Words

• Crinkle (verb/noun): To form small folds or wrinkles; a small fold or wrinkle.
  • Verb: Paper tends to crinkle when it gets wet.
  • Noun: There was a crinkle in the cellophane.
• Crinkly (adjective): Having many crinkles; similar to but can imply a more permanent or inherent quality.
  • The baby had fine, crinkly hair.

Synonyms

• Wrinkled: Having lines or folds (often used for skin or fabric).
• Crumpled: Pressed into irregular folds, often more severe than crinkled.
• Rippled: Having a wavy surface, like water.
• Crimped: Pressed into small, regular folds or ridges.

Antonyms

• Smooth: Having an even and regular surface.
• Flat: Level and even.
• Unwrinkled: Free from wrinkles or folds.

Adjective

1. uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves