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ruffled

3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for ruffled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Decorated with gathered frills of fabric.

Synonyms

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frilly frilled rippled

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Decorated with gathered frills of fabric.

“She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.”

frilly frilled rippled

2. adj

Visibly annoyed, flustered, or upset.

“He looked a bit ruffled after the tense phone call.”

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How to use ruffled

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ruffled feathers looked ruffled ruffled shirt

Frequently asked questions

What does “ruffled” mean?
The word “ruffled” means decorated with gathered frills of fabric. In plain terms, either physically frilled (clothing) or emotionally flustered and irritated.
How do you use “ruffled” in a sentence?
Here is “ruffled” used in a sentence: “She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.”
What part of speech is “ruffled”?
“Ruffled” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “ruffled” have?
“Ruffled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decorated with gathered frills of fabric.

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