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RUFFLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Ruffled.

Ruffled - as an adjective satellite

Shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

Example: "The rippled surface of the pond"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rippled

Having decorative ruffles or frills

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frilledfrilly

Ruffled - as a verb

To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

Example: "Ruffle the end of the cuff."

To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.

Example: "Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."

To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.

To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.

To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.

To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

To erect in a ruff, as feathers.

To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.

To throw together in a disorderly manner.

Ruffled - as an adjective

Having ruffles.

Example: "It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction."

Puffed up like a bird's feathers.

Bothered.

Example Sentences

"She wore a ruffled dress to the party."
"The ruffled edges of the curtains added a touch of elegance to the room."
"I could tell she was angry by the ruffled expression on her face."
"The ruffled feathers of the bird indicated it was in distress."
"His ruffled hair gave him a disheveled appearance."
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Word Game Points

Is RUFFLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruffled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUFFLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RUFFLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruffled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUFFLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RUFFLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruffled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUFFLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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