Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not wrinkled or creased: Describes a surface, material, or object that is smooth and free from folds, lines, or crumples.

Usage

The adjective "unwrinkled" is used to describe the state of something that lacks wrinkles. It is often applied to fabrics, skin, paper, or any surface where smoothness is notable or desired. It is the opposite of "wrinkled."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She ironed the shirt until it was perfectly unwrinkled.
  • The unwrinkled surface of the lake reflected the mountains clearly.
  • Despite his age, his forehead remained surprisingly unwrinkled.

Advanced Usage

• "unwrinkled by": Used to indicate that something has remained smooth despite a potential cause for wrinkling.
  • Her dress stayed unwrinkled by the long journey.
• "remain unwrinkled": Emphasizes the continued state of smoothness.
  • The new fabric is designed to remain unwrinkled all day.

Variants and Related Words

• Unwrinkle (verb): To remove wrinkles from something; to smooth out.
  • He tried to unwrinkle the map on the table.
• Wrinkle (noun/verb): A small line or fold, especially on fabric or skin / To form such lines or folds.
• Wrinkled (adjective): Having wrinkles.
• Smooth (adjective): Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations. (A close synonym in many contexts.)

Synonyms

• Smooth
• Uncreased
• Uncrumpled
• Pristine (when implying untouched smoothness)

Antonyms

• Wrinkled
• Creased
• Crumpled
• Rumpled

Notes on Usage

"Unwrinkled" is a descriptive term often found in contexts relating to clothing care, textiles, and appearance. It is less common in everyday speech than its opposite, "wrinkled." The word is formed by adding the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") to the past participle "wrinkled."

Adjective

1. not wrinkled or creased