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
Phrases with ruffled
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.
Example
She ruffled his hair affectionately as she walked by.
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.
