wrinkled

wrinkled — 形容詞

1. used to describe skin that has developed fine lines or creases, typically becaus

1.形容詞B1
釋義

有皺紋的

皮膚因老化或日曬而出現細線

used to describe skin that has developed fine lines or creases, typically because of the natural ageing process or long-term sun exposure

例句

Ishaan's grandmother had beautiful wrinkled hands that told the story of a long life.

Ishaan 的祖母有一雙美麗的、佈滿皺紋的手，訴說著她漫長人生的故事。

collocation: wrinkled hands

At seventy-five, Paloma's face was wrinkled but her eyes were still bright with energy.

七十五歲的 Paloma 臉上雖然佈滿皺紋，但她的眼神依然明亮且充滿活力。

contrast with positive quality: bright eyes

同義詞
  • lined

    Suggests deeper creases that can add character, often used more positively than 'wrinkled'

  • creased

    Suggests sharper, more defined folds, often on the forehead or around the mouth

  • weathered

    Implies damage from sun, wind, or outdoor exposure rather than just age

反義詞
  • smooth

    Describes skin without any lines or bumps

  • youthful

    Describes skin that looks young and unwrinkled

用法筆記

Distinguish from 'lined' (which suggests deeper, more character-filled creases) and 'weathered' (which implies damage from wind and sun specifically). 'Wrinkled skin' is the most neutral and common descriptor for age-related skin texture.

常見錯誤

❌She has wrinkled skin from laughing so much.
✅She has laugh lines around her eyes from years of smiling.
💡'wrinkled' implies age-related or sun-related changes, not temporary expression marks.

2. used to describe fabric or clothing that has unintended creases or uneven folds,

2.形容詞B1
釋義

皺巴巴的

布料或衣物未經熨燙或受擠壓而出現褶痕

used to describe fabric or clothing that has unintended creases or uneven folds, usually because it has been crushed, sat on, or not ironed

例句

Ryo's shirt was so wrinkled that he had to iron it before the interview.

Ryo 的襯衫皺得不得了，他在面試前只好燙一下。

collocation: wrinkled shirt + iron

Nala pulled a wrinkled dress from her suitcase and tried to smooth it out.

Nala 從行李箱裡抽出一件皺巴巴的洋裝，試著把它弄平。

同義詞
  • creased

    Suggests sharper, more defined folds, especially from being folded or hung improperly

  • crumpled

    Suggests a more messy, crushed state, as if the fabric was balled up

  • rumpled

    Suggests a slightly untidy look from sleeping in clothes or sitting for a long time

反義詞
  • smooth

    Describes fabric with no creases or bumps

  • ironed

    Describes clothing that has been pressed to remove wrinkles

  • pressed

    Describes fabric that has been neatly flattened, often with an iron

用法筆記

Commonly used with clothing items made from materials that crease easily, such as cotton, linen, and polyester. 'Wrinkled' always describes unintended creases — do not use it for deliberate folds such as pleats or tucks.

常見錯誤

❌This skirt has wrinkled pleats.
✅This skirt has pleats that need ironing.
💡'wrinkled' refers to unintended creases, not deliberate folds.