wrinkly adjectivewrinkly noun
wrinklewrin‧kle1 /ˈrɪŋkəl/ noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINwrinkle1
Origin:
1300-1400 wrinkled ‘twisted, winding’ (14-16 centuries), probably from Old English gewrinclian ‘to wind’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Her face was old and covered in wrinkles.
- If you hang that dress over the bath, the steam will get the wrinkles out.
- It's made from a special fabric that doesn't leave any wrinkles after you wash it.
- My skirt's full of wrinkles.
- In other accounts, Pliny the Elder wrote that Persian women massaged their faces with yogurt to prevent wrinkles.
- In the world of beauty, wrinkles are big business.
- Indeed, as he shut the car door, he brushed at one sleeve as if to remove wrinkles as well as fluff.
- It's designed to gently exercise the small, delicate facial muscles to help prevent wrinkles and sagging.
- J., drug maker will begin marketing Renova, its new brand name for the prescription wrinkle cream, by February.
- Rather well, with some odd wrinkles, would be my verdict.
- Sure, there are a few unusual wrinkles.
THESAURUSon the ground/on the surface of something
a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface: · The teacher put a red line through the first sentence.· If the ball goes over the line, it’s out of play.
a thin line that has been cut into a surface: · Deep grooves had been cut into the stone to channel the water.· Lyle ran his fingernail along the groove in the table.
a deep line in the ground which has been made by the wheels of vehicles: · The deep ruts made by the trucks were full of water.· The tractor’s wheels caught a rut in the field and jolted him.
a line on clothes, material, or paper where it has been folded or crushed: · She was trying to smooth out the creases in her dress.· She had wrinkles in her skirt where she had sat.
on someone’s face a line on the skin of someone’s face: · The deep lines on his forehead showed that he was a worried man.
a deep line on someone’s face caused by becoming old: · The manufacturers claim that the cream will reduce wrinkles.· Even with a few wrinkles, she still looks great.
on the ground/on the surface of something a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface: · The teacher put a red line through the first sentence.· If the ball goes over the line, it’s out of play.
a thin line that has been cut into a surface: · Deep grooves had been cut into the stone to channel the water.· Lyle ran his fingernail along the groove in the table.
a deep line in the ground which has been made by the wheels of vehicles: · The deep ruts made by the trucks were full of water.· The tractor’s wheels caught a rut in the field and jolted him.
a line on clothes, material, or paper where it has been folded or crushed: · She was trying to smooth out the creases in her dress.· She had wrinkles in her skirt where she had sat.
on someone’s face a line on the skin of someone’s face: · The deep lines on his forehead showed that he was a worried man.
a deep line on someone’s face caused by becoming old: · The manufacturers claim that the cream will reduce wrinkles.· Even with a few wrinkles, she still looks great.
Longman Language Activatora line on someone's face or skin · When she laughed, little lines formed at the corners of her eyes and mouth.· The deep lines on his forehead showed that he was a worried man.
a deep line on someone's face or skin, which is caused by growing old: · Her face was old and covered in wrinkles.· Delay the effects of ageing with a revolutionary new anti-wrinkle cream.
if someone's face or skin is wrinkled , it has a lot of wrinkles on it: · a small man with a balding head and a very wrinkled face· Mrs Franz sat on the step, shelling peas with her wrinkled old hands.
a deep line on someone's face or skin, which lasts for a short time because they are smiling, bending part of their body etc: · When he smiles, you can see the creases around his mouth and his eyes.
a line on cloth where it has been folded or crushed especially British a line on a piece of clothing or material where it has been folded or crushed: · When I unpacked my suitcase, all my shirts had creases in them.
especially American a line in a piece of clothing that is caused when it has not been folded or hung properly, but instead has been left somewhere untidily: · If you hang that dress over the bath, the steam will get the wrinkles out.· It's made from a special fabric that doesn't leave any wrinkles after you wash it.
especially American /creased especially British clothes that are wrinkled or creased have a lot of wrinkles or creases in them: · Your tie's creased, you'll have to iron it.· Chris, as usual, came in wearing old jeans and a wrinkled T-shirt.
WORD SETSanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1wrinkles are lines on your face and skin that you get when you are old: (=lines appear on your brow because you are thinking or are worried)
His brow furrowed. ‘I don’t understand,’ he said.
His brow furrowed. ‘I don’t understand,’ he said. (=with a lot of small lines, especially because of old age)· His wrinkled face must once have been handsome.
(=move the muscles near your nose when you do not like something)· Susan looked at the meal and wrinkled her nose.
(=covered in lines because of age)· an old lady with wrinkled skin
Her face was a mass of wrinkles.2a small untidy fold in a piece of clothing or paper SYN crease: She walked over to the bed and smoothed out the wrinkles.3iron out the wrinkles to solve the small problems in something—wrinkly adjective: her thin, wrinkly facewrinkly adjectivewrinkly noun
wrinklywrin‧kly /ˈrɪŋkli/ noun (plural wrinklies) [countable] British English informal not polite an offensive word for someone who is old