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- [ring-kuh l]
- /ˈrɪŋ kəl/
- /ˈrɪŋ.kl̩d/
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- [ring-kuh l]
- /ˈrɪŋ kəl/
Definitions of wrinkled word
- noun wrinkled a small furrow or crease in the skin, especially of the face, as from aging or frowning. 1
- noun wrinkled a temporary slight ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, crushing, or the like. 1
- verb with object wrinkled to form wrinkles in; corrugate; crease: Don't wrinkle your dress. 1
- verb without object wrinkled to become wrinkled. 1
- noun wrinkled (of a surface) Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals. 1
- adjective wrinkled having creases or crumples 0
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Origin of wrinkled
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (noun), back formation from wrinkled, Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind round; perhaps akin to wrick, wrench
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Parts of speech for Wrinkled
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wrinkled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for wrinkled
adjective wrinkled
- crumpled — creased
- creased — marked by creases and wrinkles
- crinkly — A crinkly object has many small creases or folds in it or in its surface.
- rucked — a fold or wrinkle; crease.
- iron — Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
Antonyms for wrinkled
adjective wrinkled
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
Top questions with wrinkled
- why are my fingers wrinkled?
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