crinkliest
Maximally creased texture
The superlative form of crinkly—having the most wrinkles, creases, or wavy folds.
Paper, fabric, or skin can be crinkliest when most rumpled or textured: Her grandmother's hands were the crinkliest she'd ever seen.
The word often carries an affectionate or playful tone.
Formed into parallel folds
- ridgedHaving raised lines
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- furrowedMarked with grooves
- groovedHaving linear indentations
rumpled · crumpled · puckered · pleated · ruffled · scrunched · gathered · bunched
Having surface folds
- furrowedMarked with grooves
- linedMarked with parallel marks
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- agedAdvanced in years
leathery · papery · crepey · wizened · etched · crow's-feet · time-worn · sun-damaged
Stripped of moisture
- witheredDried and shrunken
- shriveledContracted from moisture loss
- brittleLiable to shatter
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
curled · autumnal · fallen · sere · papery · crisp · brown · decayed
corrugated
Formed into parallel folds
grooved · rumpled · crumpled · puckered · pleated · ruffled · scrunched · gathered · bunched · crimped
wrinkled
Having surface folds
aged · leathery · papery · crepey · wizened · etched · crow's-feet · time-worn · sun-damaged · parched
dried
Stripped of moisture
desiccated · curled · autumnal · fallen · sere · papery · crisp · brown · decayed · crumbling
tissue
Disposable soft paper
- cellophaneTransparent wrapping material
- foilDefeat a plan
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
wax paper · crepe · wrapping · newsprint · receipt · kraft · onionskin · tracing paper · gift wrap · origami
taffeta
Smooth, lustrous woven cloth
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- seersuckerCrinkled striped cotton cloth
- crushed velvetPile fabric pressed unevenly
chiffon · linen · gauze · muslin · crepe · silk · rayon · tulle · charmeuse