rimpled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɪmpəld/
KK: /ˈrɪmpəld/
adjective
Definition
Having small folds or wrinkles on the surface.
Example
The old fabric was rimpled and looked worn out.
Conversation
Have you seen my grandma's old couch?
Yeah, I remember it being really rimpled when I sat on it.
Right? It has so many memories attached to it.
Definitely, it's like a piece of history in your living room.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wrinkled
crinkled
furrowed
Antonyms
smooth
flat
even
verb
Definition
To form small folds or wrinkles on a surface.
Example
The fabric rimpled beautifully when it was gathered.
Tense Forms
Past: rimpled
Past Participle: rimpled
Conversation
Did you see how the fabric rimpled after washing it?
Yeah, it looks a bit wrinkled now.
I guess I should have followed the care instructions more carefully.
Root Explanation
Rimpled is derived from the word 'rimple' (from Middle English 'rimplen', meaning to form into folds or wrinkles) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle). The word 'rimpled' describes something that has been formed into folds or wrinkles.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'folded' or 'wrinkled' — that's what 'rimpled' means.
Visually Confused Words
unrimpled
pimpled
implead
crimple
scrimped
implumed
impledge
crumpled