crinkled

• Décrit une surface présentant de petits plis ou des rides irréguliers, souvent dus à une compression ou une pression.

Describes a surface that has small, irregular folds or wrinkles, often as a result of being crushed or pressed.

1. Wrinkled or creasedB1formal

   Having small, irregular folds or lines on the surface, often due to being crushed or pressed.

   froissé, ridé

   • The old photograph was crinkled from years of storage.
   • She wore a crinkled linen shirt that looked stylish.
   • The paper became crinkled after being crumpled in her pocket.

   Synonymescrumpledrumpledwrinkled

   Antonymesflatsmoothuncreasedunwrinkled

• Verbe décrivant la formation de petits plis ou froissements irréguliers à la surface d'un matériau tel que le papier, le tissu ou la peau.

A verb used to describe the act of forming small, irregular folds or wrinkles in a surface, such as paper, fabric, or skin.

1. Form small folds or creasesB1formal

   To form small, irregular folds or wrinkles in a surface, especially paper or fabric.

   froisser

   • The paper crinkled when she folded it.
   • He crinkled the wrapper and threw it away.
   • The fabric crinkles easily if not stored properly.

   Synonymescreasecrumplerumplescrunchwrinkle

2. Make a crackling soundB1informal

   To produce a soft, crackling or rustling sound, like that of paper or leaves being crushed.

   Crépiter

   • The leaves crinkled under her feet as she walked.
   • The plastic bag crinkled loudly in the quiet room.
   • He crinkled the candy wrapper in his hand.

   Synonymescracklecrepitaterustlesoughswishwhisper