adj
ruffled
Ruffled (adj) means Decorated with gathered frills of fabric. Example: “She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.”
adj
1
Decorated with gathered frills of fabric.
"She wore a ruffled blouse to the party."
2
Visibly annoyed, flustered, or upset.
"He looked a bit ruffled after the tense phone call."
How to use ruffled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically frilled (clothing) or emotionally flustered and irritated.
Common pairings
ruffled feathers
looked ruffled
ruffled shirt
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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.