Wrinklier

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by a greater number of folds or creases than usual, typically referring to skin or fabric that exhibits such a texture
2. Describing an increased presence of lines or indentations that suggest aging or wear and tear
3. Indicating a more pronounced appearance of twists or ridges, often resulting in an uneven surface or visual complexity

Etymology: "Wrinklier" is simply the comparative of "wrinkly," so it inherits its history from that adjective. "Wrinkly" is formed from "wrinkle" plus the suffix "-y," which in English turns a noun into an adjective meaning "full of" or "having the quality of" the noun. The "-y" ending traces back through Middle English and Old English to a Germanic suffix, the same ending that gives us words like "sandy," "stony" and "milky." The noun "wrinkle" is the older element, and it has been part of English for centuries, carrying the sense of a small fold or crease in a surface, such as skin or cloth. Adding "-y" gives the adjective its sense of being full of such creases, and the comparative "wrinklier" simply marks a greater degree of that quality, as in a face that has aged more than another.

Synonyms: more creased, more folded, more furrowed, more crinkled, more rumpled

Antonyms: smoother, flatter, straighter, sleeker, polished