adjective
crumpled
Crumpled (adjective) means Squashed into creases and wrinkles; no longer smooth. Example: “He pulled a crumpled shirt out of his suitcase.”
adjective
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Squashed into creases and wrinkles; no longer smooth.
"He pulled a crumpled shirt out of his suitcase."
"She smoothed out the crumpled map on the table."
How to use crumpled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has been scrunched up and left wrinkled, like paper or fabric.
Common pairings
crumpled paper
crumpled shirt
crumpled bed sheets
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more crumpled
- Superlative
- most crumpled
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What does “crumpled” mean?
The word “crumpled” means squashed into creases and wrinkles; no longer smooth. In plain terms, describes something that has been scrunched up and left wrinkled, like paper or fabric.
How do you use “crumpled” in a sentence?
Here is “crumpled” used in a sentence: “He pulled a crumpled shirt out of his suitcase.”
What part of speech is “crumpled”?
“Crumpled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of crumpled?
"crumpled" (adjective) means squashed into creases and wrinkles; no longer smooth.
