Definitions
- Describing something with many small wrinkles or creases. - Referring to a surface that is not completely smooth, but has small bumps or ridges. - Talking about a material or fabric that has a slightly rough texture.
- Describing something that has been crushed or flattened, often with visible folds or wrinkles. - Referring to a piece of paper or fabric that has been wadded up or folded multiple times. - Talking about something that has lost its original shape or form due to being compressed or squished.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not completely smooth or flat.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of neatness or tidiness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe paper or fabric.
- 4Both words can be used to describe the appearance of an object.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Crinkly suggests a slightly rough texture with small bumps or ridges, while crumpled suggests a more uneven and messy texture with visible folds or wrinkles.
- 2Cause: Crinkly can be a natural characteristic of some materials, while crumpled implies that something was intentionally or accidentally squished or crushed.
- 3Appearance: Crinkly suggests a surface with many small wrinkles or creases, while crumpled suggests a surface with larger, more noticeable folds or wrinkles.
- 4Usage: Crinkly is more commonly used to describe materials or fabrics, while crumpled is more commonly used to describe paper or objects that have been crushed or flattened.
- 5Connotation: Crinkly can suggest a certain charm or uniqueness, while crumpled can suggest a lack of care or attention to detail.
Remember this!
Crinkly and crumpled are both words that describe surfaces that are not completely smooth or flat. However, crinkly suggests a slightly rough texture with small bumps or ridges, while crumpled suggests a more uneven and messy texture with visible folds or wrinkles. Additionally, crinkly is more commonly used to describe materials or fabrics, while crumpled is more commonly used to describe paper or objects that have been crushed or flattened.
