Definitions and Examples of crumpled, wrinkled, folded
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
(of paper or cloth) crushed into folds or wrinkles.
Example
She handed me a crumpled piece of paper with her phone number on it.
(of skin or fabric) having lines or creases caused by age, folding, or shrinking.
Example
The old man had wrinkled skin and a kind smile.
Bent or creased so as to bring one part into contact with another.
Example
She placed the folded blanket neatly on the shelf.
Key Differences: crumpled vs wrinkled vs folded
- 1Crumpled refers to something that has been crushed into folds or wrinkles.
- 2Wrinkled describes something that has lines or creases caused by age, folding, or shrinking.
- 3Folded means bent or creased so as to bring one part into contact with another.
Effective Usage of crumpled, wrinkled, folded
- 1Describing Clothing: Use crumpled or wrinkled to describe clothes that are not smooth or ironed.
- 2Describing Paper: Use crumpled to describe paper that has been crushed or wrinkled.
- 3Describing Objects: Use folded to describe objects that have been bent or creased.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of uncrumpled are crumpled, wrinkled, and folded. These words describe the opposite of something that is smooth, flat, or unfolded. Use these antonyms to describe clothing, paper, or objects that have been crushed, wrinkled, or bent.
