wrinkle Meaning & Definition
What Does Wrinkle Mean?
Wrinkle is a noun that means A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface. It is also used to mean A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue. As a verb, it means To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles. As a verb, it means (of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
Word Facts for Wrinkle
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹɪŋkl̩// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | crisp, furrow and line |
| Plural | wrinkles |
| Verb forms | wrinkles, wrinkling, wrinkled |
Wrinkle Definition (Noun)
- A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
- A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.
- A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
We need to iron out the wrinkles in the plan before implementing it.
- A twist on something existing; a novel difference.
We've added a couple of new wrinkles to the policy.
Wrinkle as a Verb
- To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.
- To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.
- To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.
- To sneer (at).
Noun
- A winkle
Verb
- (of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.
Synonyms of Wrinkle
Wrinkle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wrinkle
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Wrinkle in a Sentence
Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.
We need to iron out the wrinkles in the plan before implementing it.
We've added a couple of new wrinkles to the policy.
Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.
An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.
The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.
Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles.
Word Forms & Grammar
wrinkle (plural wrinkles)
wrinkle (third-person singular simple present wrinkles, present participle wrinkling, simple past and past participle wrinkled)
Words That Rhyme With Wrinkle
Origin of Wrinkle
Origin 1: 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, frown”), German Runzel (“wrinkle”), Danish rynke (“wrinkle”), Swedish rynka and rynkla (“wrinkle”).
Origin 2: From Middle English wrynklen, wrinklen (“to wrinkle”), from Old English *wrinclian (attested in past participle ġewrinclod (“wrinkled, crooked, winding”)). Cognate with Middle Dutch wronckelen, wrinckelen (“to wind, wrap, meander”), modern dialectal Dutch wrinkelen (“to wrinkle”). Compare also Middle English runklen (“to wrinkle, become wrinkled”).
How to Pronounce Wrinkle
You say wrinkle as //ˈɹɪŋkl̩//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrinkle
Is wrinkle a noun or a verb?
Wrinkle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for wrinkle?
You can replace wrinkle with words such as crisp, furrow and line. See the full list of wrinkle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wrinkle?
The plural of wrinkle is wrinkles.
What is the past tense of wrinkle?
The past tense of wrinkle is wrinkled. The present participle is wrinkling.