Wrinkling

Wrinkling refers to the process of developing small folds or creases in a smooth surface, whether of skin, fabric, paper, or other materials. It's often a natural result of aging, compression, drying, or repeated use. The degree and appearance of wrinkling vary widely depending on the material, the cause, and the environmental factors involved. This action can also imply a facial expression, typically of concern or disapproval when referring to the brows or nose.

Wrinkling meaning with examples

• The elderly woman's face showed years of life etched into her skin, with deep wrinkles around her eyes and mouth, highlighting the passage of time and experience. Despite using anti-aging creams, her skin naturally continued to wrinkle as she aged. This showed the beauty of aging. She had a rich inner life and a beautiful wrinkling face to show for it.
• The worn leather of the old journal began to wrinkle with age as its owner flipped through the yellowed pages of notes. The pages started to curl as they slowly wrinkled. He remembered the day he started to write in it, 50 years ago. The smell of old paper and ink was comforting to him. He decided to use the paper to paint.
• As the clothes were left folded in the drawer for too long, the delicate fabric started to wrinkle, showing the crease marks from where it had been compressed. The tailor struggled to get rid of the wrinkles. It was almost as if the clothing was trying to return to the wrinkled form it was placed in. Ironing was going to be his next step.
• The strong sun began to wrinkle the surface of the pond, forming small, irregular ripples on the water as the wind picked up. As the water started to wrinkle, a duck landed upon the surface. It was quite majestic watching it land on the beautiful wrinking water. The duck then started to paddle through the water.