1
: affected by a loss of calmness or composure
… he is reserved and gracious, though gets a bit ruffled when asked about things he considers too personal …—
Rhonda Shafner
Rhonda Shafner"He never got upset, never got ruffled," Colonel William Peoples, one of his former commanders, recalls.—Barry Werth
Barry Werth2
a
: adorned or trimmed with ruffles
They begin with a fiesta of old-time flamenco style in old-time heavy, ruffled costumes.—Elizabeth Zimmer
Elizabeth ZimmerBut she had lost some of Todd's starchy look, and the tank top and shorts she was wearing suited her better than the ruffled things she'd favored as a child.—Deborah Eisenberg
Deborah Eisenberg
b(1)
of a plant
: having flowers or leaves with wavy edges
ruffled gladiolas
(2)
of a flower, petal, or leaf
: having wavy edges
ruffled rose petals
ruffled kale leaves
Moss rose (Portulaca grandifolia) loves the sun and is a tough beauty with satiny, ruffled flowers and a drought-resistant nature.—Irene Virag
Irene Virag
c
of a bird
: having the feathers erected in or like a ruff see ruff entry 2 sense 2
a ruffled owl
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Ready For a Challenge A figure designated as Fate here shadows Carmen, sweeping the floor with a ruffled train and sporting a skull mask, the golden horns of a bull at the end of his arms.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The fabric gathered in at the waist and gave way to a ruffled skirt with a thigh-high slit.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The ruffled edge detailing catches the eye and gives it a delicate feel that mimics your favorite spring flower.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
The cream midi length long sleeve dress featured a fitted bodice and full skirt with ruffled cuffs for an extra feminine touch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
The fabric gathered in at the waist and gave way to a ruffled skirt with a thigh-high slit.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The ruffled edge detailing catches the eye and gives it a delicate feel that mimics your favorite spring flower.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
The cream midi length long sleeve dress featured a fitted bodice and full skirt with ruffled cuffs for an extra feminine touch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ruffled
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“Ruffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruffled. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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