wrinkle

Meanings

• Noun

  A small fold or crease in the skin, especially on the face.

  - "The wrinkles around her eyes made her look older."
  - "He had a few wrinkles on his forehead from years of squinting."

• Verb

  To make or become wrinkled.

  - "The shirt wrinkled in the dryer."
  - "The paper wrinkled when it got wet."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrinkle
crinkle , inkle , winkle

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Variants

List of all variants of wrinkle that leads to same result
wrinkle , wrinkles , wrinklier , wrinkliest , wrinkly , wrinkled , wrinkling , anti-wrinkle

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Etymology

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Old English wrincel, from wrincan to wrinkle, pucker.

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Trivia

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1. Wrinkles are more pronounced in areas of the body that are exposed to the sun.

2. Some studies suggest that facial expressions, especially frowning, can deepen wrinkles over time.

3. There are various treatments for wrinkles, including creams, injections, and laser therapy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fine lines: A term used interchangeably with wrinkles, often referring to shallower lines or creases in the skin.

2. Expression lines: Wrinkles that form due to repeated facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning.

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Culture

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Wrinkles have been a source of concern for many people, particularly as they age. In some cultures, wrinkles are seen as a sign of wisdom and experience, while in others they are associated with aging and decrepitude.

How to Memorize "wrinkle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper that has been crumpled up and then smoothed out. This can help you remember what a wrinkle looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'crinkle' and how it sounds similar to 'wrinkle'. You can also associate the word with the sensation of touching a creased piece of paper.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WRINKLES' to remember the definitions: Wrinkles are creases in the skin, and they can also be a verb meaning to make something creased.

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