rumple Synonyms
rumple Meaning
rumple (v)
disturb the smoothness of
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
become wrinkled or crumpled or creased
rumple (v. t. & i.)
To make uneven; to form into irregular inequalities; to wrinkle; to crumple; as, to rumple an apron or a cravat.
rumple (n.)
A fold or plait; a wrinkle.
rumple Sentence Examples
- The carpet was rumpled by the careless maid's work.
- The old lady's dress was rumpled after a long day of errands.
- The pages of the ancient book had become rumpled with age.
- The wind caused the sails to rumple, propelling the boat forward.
- The child rumpled his hair in frustration.
- The crumpled paper was a testament to the hasty note.
- The bedsheets were rumpled by the restless sleeper.
- The rumpled cat lay lazily in the sun.
- The rug was rumpled from the constant foot traffic.
- The rumpled curtains cast a dim light on the room.
FAQs About the word rumple
disturb the smoothness of, to gather something into small wrinkles or folds, become wrinkled or crumpled or creasedTo make uneven; to form into irregular inequa
crumple, scrunch, wrinkle, fold,crinkle, crease, pucker, ruck, knit, crisp
even, iron, smooth, press, iron out, smooth,flatten, flatten, press, straighten
The carpet was rumpled by the careless maid's work.
The old lady's dress was rumpled after a long day of errands.
The pages of the ancient book had become rumpled with age.
The wind caused the sails to rumple, propelling the boat forward.
