uncrinkling
Removing wrinkles from something
Uncrinkling is the process of smoothing out wrinkles or creases.
Paper uncrinkles when flattened, fabric when ironed or stretched.
The word applies to faces relaxing from tense expressions: Her brow was slowly uncrinkling as she calmed down.
The opposite of crinkling.
Smoothing cloth with heat
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- unwrinklingRemoving folds from surfaces
evening out · unfolding · stretching · straightening · unrolling · unbending · extending · neatening
Reducing strain or difficulty
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- softeningBecoming less firm
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
decompressing · letting go · freeing · liberating · untightening · slackening
Making current again
- repairRestore to working order
- revivingRestoring vitality or consciousness
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- rejuvenatingRestoring youthful energy
recovering · mending · fixing · rehabilitating · restoring · reclaiming · revitalizing · regenerating
ironing
Smoothing cloth with heat
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
unwrinkling · evening out · unfolding · stretching · straightening · unrolling · unbending · extending · neatening · roller
easing
Reducing strain or difficulty
loosening · decompressing · letting go · freeing · liberating · untightening · slackening
renewal
Making current again
- repairRestore to working order
- revivingRestoring vitality or consciousness
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
rejuvenating · recovering · mending · fixing · rehabilitating · restoring · reclaiming · revitalizing · regenerating · renewing