Ruffled: meaning, definitions and examples
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ruffled
[ หrสfษld ]
feeling
To disturb the smoothness or tranquility of
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unexpected noise ruffled her concentration.
- His harsh words ruffled her feathers.
Translations
Translations of the word "ruffled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ondulado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gerรผscht
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerut
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผะพััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pofaลdowany
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใกใ
๐ซ๐ท plissรฉ
๐ช๐ธ arrugado
๐น๐ท buruลuk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุนุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ zmaฤkanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zmaฤkanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฑ่คถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ naguban
๐ฎ๐ธ krumpaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัะถัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแญแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ buruลmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrugado
Etymology
The word 'ruffled' originated from the Middle English word 'rufle', which means to wrinkle or roughen. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the action of disturbing the smoothness or tranquility of something. Over time, 'ruffled' has also come to be associated with creating a wavy or uneven surface, adding a decorative or textured effect. The word has evolved to represent both physical and emotional disruption, capturing the essence of agitation and disarray.
See also: unruffled.