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crumpled

[ˈkrʌmpəld]

crumpled Definition

  • 1(of paper or cloth) crushed into folds, creases, or wrinkles
  • 2(of a person's body) bent or lying haphazardly in a twisted or contorted position

Using crumpled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumpled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

  • Example

    The car was crumpled beyond recognition after the accident.

  • Example

    He lay crumpled on the floor, unable to move.

  • Example

    The old man's face was crumpled with pain.

crumpled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for crumpled

Phrases with crumpled

  • a disordered mass of something that has been crushed or folded

    Example

    The clothes were thrown in a crumpled heap on the floor.

  • to crush or squeeze something into a small, tight ball or shape

    Example

    She crumpled up the letter and threw it away.

  • a facial expression that shows sadness, disappointment, or pain

    Example

    He looked at her with a crumpled expression, as if he had just lost his best friend.

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Summary: crumpled in Brief

'Crumpled' [ˈkrʌmpəld] describes paper or cloth that is crushed into folds, creases, or wrinkles. It can also refer to a person's body that is bent or lying haphazardly in a twisted or contorted position. Examples include 'She crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin' and 'He lay crumpled on the floor, unable to move.' Phrases like 'crumpled heap' and 'crumpled expression' add to the word's versatility.

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