Definitions
- Describing something that is wrinkled or creased, such as a piece of paper or fabric. - Referring to something that has been folded or crushed and has lost its original shape. - Talking about something that is not smooth or flat, but instead has many small folds or ridges.
- Describing something that is wrinkled or creased, such as clothing or bedding. - Referring to something that has been slept on or sat on and has lost its original shape. - Talking about something that is not smooth or neat, but instead has many small folds or creases.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not smooth or flat.
- 2Both words can be used to describe clothing or fabric.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of neatness or tidiness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Crumply is typically used to describe paper or other thin materials, while rumpled is more commonly used for clothing or bedding.
- 2Cause: Crumply suggests intentional or accidental folding or creasing, while rumpled implies a natural or unintentional loss of shape due to use or wear.
- 3Appearance: Crumply suggests small, tight folds or creases, while rumpled suggests larger, looser folds or wrinkles.
- 4Connotation: Crumply can have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of care or attention to detail, while rumpled can have a more neutral or even positive connotation, suggesting a comfortable or lived-in quality.
Remember this!
Crumply and rumpled are synonyms that both describe something that is not smooth or flat, but instead has folds or creases. However, crumply is typically used to describe paper or thin materials that have been intentionally or accidentally folded or creased, while rumpled is more commonly used for clothing or bedding that has lost its shape due to use or wear. Additionally, crumply suggests small, tight folds or creases, while rumpled suggests larger, looser folds or wrinkles.
