CRIMPED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in wavy

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verb

past tense of crimp

as in pinched

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Adjective

The edges of the chanterelle are often wavy and scalloped rather than round.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
There’s something about a wavy motif that feels right at home in a kids’ room.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of wavy

Verb

Nerves are effectively long cables running from the spinal cord out to the skin and muscles, and like any cable, they can be pinched.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Many teachers and residents across the county are feeling pinched by Johnson County’s rising costs of living.

— Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of pinched

Adjective

The small, but spirited, Peruvian fan group in the north stands banged its drums and waved flags, finally able to be part of the party.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Outside, a cluster of demonstrators held signs and waved flags on the perimeter of courthouse property.

— CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Definition of waved

Verb

Language on that page was later tweaked by HHS to ensure US Senate support for Schwartz’s confirmation.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
American Airlines also tweaked its basic economy policy, requiring passengers who bought tickets on or after May 18 to pay a fee to select a seat.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tweaked

Adjective

An InStyle writer has been testing it for the last two months, and reports her hair feels softer and much less frizzy.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Morocco’s opening group match against Brazil was when the world sat up and took notice of this frizzy-haired kid.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of frizzy

Verb

Behar then puckered her lips for a peck on the mouth, and when Mount leaned in, her left arm reached around his right side, appearing to pull him in for a longer, more passionate kiss.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Hockey drama Off Campus was renewed for a second season before lovers Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli) even puckered up onscreen.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Definition of puckered

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