ruffled

[ruhf-uh ld]

ruffled Definition

  • 1to disturb the smooth surface of something, especially water or hair
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for ruffled

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.