Ruffled: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruffled

 

[ หˆrสŒfษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To disturb the smoothness or tranquility of

Synonyms

agitate, disrupt, disturb

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected noise ruffled her concentration.
  • His harsh words ruffled her feathers.
Context #2 | Verb

appearance

To create a wavy or uneven surface

Synonyms

crease, rumple, wrinkle

Examples of usage

  • The wind ruffled the surface of the water.
  • Her dress was ruffled at the hem.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruffled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ondulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerรผscht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะพั€ั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pofaล‚dowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ใใกใ‚ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plissรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrugado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buruลŸuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋ฆ„์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmaฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmaฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฑ่คถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naguban

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krumpaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ะถั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruลŸmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,369, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.