ruffled

[ruhf-uh ld]

ruffled Definition

• 1. to disturb the smooth surface of something, especially water or hair
• 2. to annoy or upset someone

Using ruffled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruffled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wind ruffled the surface of the lake.

• Example

  She was ruffled by his comments.

• Example

  He tried to ruffle her feathers, but she remained calm.

ruffled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruffled

• disheveled
• unsettled
• agitated

Antonyms for ruffled

• smoothed
• calmed

Phrases with ruffled

• ruffle someone's feathers

  to annoy or upset someone

  Example

  His comments really ruffled her feathers.

• ruffle up

  to make something messy or disheveled

  Example

  The cat ruffled up its fur when it saw the dog.

• ruffle one's hair

  to mess up someone's hair playfully

  Example

  She ruffled his hair affectionately as she walked by.

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Summary: ruffled in Brief

The verb 'ruffled' [ruhf-uh ld] means to disturb the smooth surface of something, such as water or hair, or to annoy or upset someone. It can be used in phrases like 'ruffle someone's feathers,' meaning to annoy or upset someone, and 'ruffle up,' meaning to make something messy or disheveled.