unscrunched
Flattened out again
Unscrunched describes something that has been smoothed out or released from a crumpled, compressed state.
A face can be unscrunched after a grimace relaxes, or paper unscrunched after being flattened: She unscrunched the napkin to read what was written on it.
The word implies a return to a more open or natural form.
Made surface uniform
- flattenedMade smooth or level
- ironedSmoothed with heat
- pressedPushed or smoothed flat
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
unfurled · unfolded · spread · straightened · unwrinkled · extended · opened · relaxed
Free of stress
- loosenedMade less tight
- easedMade less severe
- releasedSet free from confinement
- freedReleased from confinement
opened · let go · unclenched · softened · decompressed · unwound · unstressed · relieved
No longer anxious
- relaxedFree of stress
- calmedMade tranquil
- unburdenedFreed from a load
- soothedCalmed or comforted
eased · released · lightened · decompressed · unwound · restored · comfortable · peaceful
smoothed
Made surface uniform
stretched · unfurled · unfolded · spread · straightened · unwrinkled · extended · opened · relaxed · loosened
relaxed
Free of stress
freed · opened · let go · unclenched · softened · decompressed · unwound · unstressed · relieved · slackened
relieved
No longer anxious
- relaxedFree of stress
- calmedMade tranquil
- unburdenedFreed from a load
soothed · eased · released · lightened · decompressed · unwound · restored · comfortable · peaceful · serene