Definition

Describing something that has been made uneven or wrinkled, often referring to fabric or hair.

Example

Her dress was beautifully ruffled at the hem.

Conversation

I love that dress you wore to the party last week.

Thanks! It has such a fun ruffled design.

Yeah, the ruffled edges really added character to it.

I thought so too! It made me feel so playful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To disturb the smoothness or calmness of something, often causing it to become messy or disordered.

Example

The wind ruffled her hair as she walked along the beach.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the wind ruffled her hair during the picnic?

Yeah, it looked so funny, but she didn’t mind at all.

I think she actually liked it; it gave her a carefree vibe.

Root Explanation

Ruffled → It is formed from "ruffle" (from Middle English *rufflen*, meaning to disorder or disturb) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "ruffled" means disturbed or disordered, often referring to hair or fabric that has been tousled or made uneven.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'disturbed' or 'disordered' — that's what 'ruffled' means, as if hair or fabric has been tousled.

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