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
Etymology
Origin of crumpled
1275–1325; Middle English; variant of crimpled, past participle of crimple
Example Sentences
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This middle-class neighborhood's imposing residential buildings -- and even a five-star hotel -- crumpled during the tremors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Large, irregular, corpuscular clouds made of crumpled paper hung over the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
As the lava cooled and contracted, it folded and crumpled, producing uneven features known as 'wrinkle ridges'.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2026
All they found was a crumpled bag of chips.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
The Hood crumpled against the wall for a moment, then crept back to the protection of the Huntsman, clearly in pain.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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