wrinkled

• Qualifie une surface, notamment la peau ou un tissu, présentant de petits plis ou des lignes.

Describes a surface, especially skin or fabric, that has small folds or lines.

1. Skin with linesA2formal

   Having small lines or folds on the skin, typically due to age or dehydration.

   ridé (peau)

   • Her hands were wrinkled from years of hard work.
   • The old man had a wrinkled face and kind eyes.
   • After swimming for hours, his fingers became wrinkled.

   Synonymescrinkledfurrowedlinedwizened

   Antonymessmoothunlinedunwrinkled

2. Fabric or material creasedA2formal

   Having unwanted folds or creases in fabric, paper, or other materials.

   froissé (tissu, papier)

   • He wore a wrinkled shirt to the interview.
   • The map was old and wrinkled from being folded.
   • She tried to iron the wrinkled curtains.

   Synonymescrinkledcrinklycrumpledrumpled

   Antonymesflatironedpressedsmoothuncreased

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de former de petites plis ou rides sur une surface, généralement sur du tissu ou de la peau.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming small folds or creases on a surface, typically fabric or skin.

1. Form small folds or linesB1formal

   To cause a smooth surface to develop small folds or lines, often due to age, pressure, or movement.

   Froncer, rider

   • The fabric wrinkles easily if you don't iron it.
   • She wrinkled her nose at the unpleasant smell.
   • The paper wrinkled when it got wet.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumplescrunch

   Antonymesflattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Create creases in fabricB1formal

   To press or fold a material, such as cloth, so that it forms creases or lines.

   Froisser en créant des plis

   • He wrinkled his shirt by sitting on it.
   • The tailor carefully wrinkled the fabric to create a design.
   • Don't wrinkle the tablecloth before the guests arrive.

   Synonymescreasecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumple

   Antonymesironpresssmooth

3. Become creased or crumpledB1formal

   To develop wrinkles or creases, typically as a result of being crushed or folded.

   se froisser

   • The leather jacket wrinkled after being stored in a tight space.
   • Her forehead wrinkled as she concentrated.
   • The leaves wrinkled in the dry heat.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpuckerruckrumple

   Antonymesflattenironsmooth