crumpled
Americanadjective
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rumpled; wrinkled; crushed.
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bent in a spiral curve.
a crumpled ram's horn.
Other Word Forms
- uncrumpled adjective
Etymology
Origin of crumpled
1275–1325; Middle English; variant of crimpled, past participle of crimple
Example Sentences
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Some of those attending the much talked about festival, which takes place over two weekends each year in Palm Springs, California, are ditching hastily assembled pop-up tents and crumpled gazebos.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Colbert took a paper copy with the CBS statement, crumpled it, and put it in a plastic bag typically used to collect dog feces.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Not only did the Celtics lose that series to a hated rival—they also lost Tatum when he crumpled to the floor with a torn Achilles tendon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Buildings in Whitehouse were destroyed or crumpled, with corrugated roofs strewn across the ground.
From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025
Just the crumpled towel and his own reflection staring back at him from the mirror.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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