Synonyms of wrinkling

wrinkling

verb

present participle of wrinkle

1

as in furrowing

to develop creases or folds

if you don't fold clothes promptly after drying, they'll wrinkle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furrowing
• creasing
• crinkling
• folding
• rumpling
• crumpling
• doubling
• collapsing

2

as in crumpling

to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in

sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crumpling
• scrunching
• folding
• crinkling
• creasing
• puckering
• rumpling
• rippling
• furrowing
• ruffling
• corrugating
• crimping
• pleating
• crisping
• knitting
• rucking
• contracting
• messing (up)
• mussing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flattening
• smoothing
• ironing
• straightening
• pressing
• ironing out
• evening
• smoothening
• unfolding
• uncrumpling
• tidying
• neatening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wrinkling

Linen has a reputation for wrinkling, but the beauty of these pants is that the creases look intentional. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Best Wrinkle-free Top Deals From fluttery blouses to crisp button-downs, nearly every top style is on sale for Prime Day—and many of them are resistant to wrinkling, even in your suitcase. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

As celebrity stylist Ron Jefferies suggested during my interview, try to stick with cotton fabrics and poly-blends to avoid wrinkling. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 2026

The poly-blend fabric helps resist wrinkling while also feeling silky-smooth and cool to the touch. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026

This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026

Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026

The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026