wrinkle
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wrinkle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.
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Etymology
From Middle English wrinkle, wrynkel (“crease, fold, wrinkle”), from the verb (see below). Cognate with Dutch wrinkel (“wrinkle, crease”). Compare also Middle English runkel (“wrinkle”), from Old Norse hrukka (“wrinkle”), from Proto-Germanic *hrunkwǭ (“wrinkle, crease”), whence also French fronce (“crooked smile, scowl...
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What does “wrinkle” mean?
The word “wrinkle” means a small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric. In plain terms, a small crease in skin or fabric, or a minor problem that still needs fixing.
How do you pronounce “wrinkle”?
“Wrinkle” is pronounced RIHNGKL (/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrinkle” in a sentence?
Here is “wrinkle” used in a sentence: “She noticed new wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled.”
What part of speech is “wrinkle”?
Depending on how it is used, “wrinkle” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “wrinkle” have?
“Wrinkle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small crease or fold in an otherwise smooth surface, especially skin or fabric.