Word
wrinkled
Phoneticswrin·kled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɪŋkəɫd/
UK/ɹˈɪŋkəld/
Definition
v. having many small lines on your skin because you are old or because you have been sitting in the sun. It can also describe something that is not smooth or flat.
v. marked with numerous small lines or creases on the surface; having a texture that is not smooth or flat. Often used to describe skin or fabric.
Examples
“The old man's face was deeply wrinkled from years of working outside.”
“The old leather jacket was so wrinkled that it looked like it had been folded into a ball for years.”
“The historian noted that the ancient parchment was heavily wrinkled, suggesting it had been stored in damp conditions for centuries before being discovered in the archives.”
Examples
simple
“The old man's face was deeply wrinkled from years of working outside.”
contextual
“The old leather jacket was so wrinkled that it looked like it had been folded into a ball for years.”
complex
“The historian noted that the ancient parchment was heavily wrinkled, suggesting it had been stored in damp conditions for centuries before being discovered in the archives.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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