puckered
Lips for kissing
Puckered describes something gathered or contracted into wrinkles or small folds.
Lips pucker for a kiss.
Fabric puckers when stitched too tightly.
A face puckers in distaste at something sour.
Her lips were puckered in concentration.
The word suggests a drawing inward, a tightening that creates irregular creases.
Brought into one place
- shirredGathered by parallel stitching
- smockedGathered with ornamental stitching
- ruchedGathered into soft pleats
- crinkledFormed small wrinkles
textured · seersucker · pleated · tucked · bunched · dimpled · corrugated · drawstring
Having surface folds
- crinkledFormed small wrinkles
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- furrowedMarked with grooves
- linedMarked with parallel marks
textured · weathered · aged · shriveled · contracted · tightened · drawn · pinched
Sharp-flavored small pie
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
acidic · astringent · grapefruit · tannic · sharp · tangy · zesty · bracing
Twisted expression of displeasure
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
disgust · displeasure · annoyance · skepticism · doubt · suspicion · wrinkle · contortion
gathered
Brought into one place
- shirredGathered by parallel stitching
- smockedGathered with ornamental stitching
- ruchedGathered into soft pleats
crinkled · textured · seersucker · pleated · tucked · bunched · dimpled · corrugated · drawstring · elastic
wrinkled
Having surface folds
lined · textured · weathered · aged · shriveled · contracted · tightened · drawn · pinched · dry
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
vinegar · acidic · astringent · grapefruit · tannic · sharp · tangy · zesty · bracing · unripe
grimace
Twisted expression of displeasure
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- scowlAngry facial expression
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
distaste · disgust · displeasure · annoyance · skepticism · doubt · suspicion · wrinkle · contortion · furrowed
smooch
Informal term for kissing
kissable · affection · romance · tenderness · flirtation · courtship · coy · playful · seductive · coquettish
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- facial expressionssmiling, smile, grin, grinning, frown
- tightnesstight, taut, snug, constricting, compressed
- wrinkledwrinkly, creased, crinkled, crumpled, furrowed
- Stereochemistrychirality, stereoisomer, enantiomer, conformer, axial
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- pucker upReady mouth for kiss
- puckered upLips contracted for kissing
- puckering upTightening lips outward
- pucker factorSlang for acute fear