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ruffled

UK
/ˈrʌf.əld/
US
/ˈrʌf.əld/

Translations

ruffledadjective
more ruffled
Comp.
most ruffled
Super.
UK
/ˈrʌf.əld/
US
/ˈrʌf.əld/
ébourifféSe dit surtout des cheveux, des plumes ou d’un aspect échevelé, en désordre.
The bird's ruffled feathers indicated it had just been in a scuffle.
Les plumes ébouriffées de l’oiseau indiquaient qu’il venait de se battre.
froisséPour un tissu ou un aspect visiblement dérangé, froissé ou chiffonné.
Her hair was ruffled by the sudden gust of wind.
Ses cheveux étaient froissés par la brusque rafale de vent.
troubléAu sens figuré, pour une personne agitée, contrariée ou perturbée.
She appeared ruffled after hearing the unexpected news.
Elle avait l’air troublée après avoir entendu cette nouvelle inattendue.
à volantsPour des vêtements ou tissus ornés de volants.
She wore a ruffled blouse that added a touch of elegance to her outfit.
Elle portait un chemisier à volants qui ajoutait une touche d’élégance à sa tenue.
Synonyms
disheveled
untidy
messy
disordered
unruly
Antonyms
calm
smooth
unruffled
ruffledpast participle
UK
/ˈrʌfəld/
US
/ˈrʌfəld/
Used after linking verbs or in passive constructions to describe something that has been disturbed or disordered.
ébourifféParticipe passé employé comme adjectif, surtout pour les cheveux, les plumes ou un aspect en désordre.
Her hair was ruffled by the sudden gust of wind.
Ses cheveux étaient ébouriffés par la brusque rafale de vent.
Additional translations
froisséPossible pour un tissu ou un aspect légèrement dérangé.
Synonyms
disheveled
mussed
tousled
rumpled
crumpled
creased
frilled
upset
flustered
agitated
perturbed
discomposed
disturbed
annoyed
bothered
ruffleverb

ruffled

Past Simple

ruffled
Past Simple
ruffled
Past Participle
ruffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrʌf.əl/
US
/ˈrʌf.əl/
riderPour une surface, un tissu ou de l'eau.
The sudden gust of wind ruffled the surface of the lake.
La brusque rafale de vent a ridé la surface du lac.
ébourifferPour les cheveux ou les plumes.
She ruffled his hair playfully as she walked by.
Elle lui a ébouriffé les cheveux en passant.
froisserAu sens de heurter ou d'irriter.
His comments were meant to ruffle the audience, but they remained calm.
Ses remarques devaient froisser le public, mais il est resté calme.
garnir de volantsEn couture.
The designer ruffled the cuffs to give the shirt a vintage feel.
Le créateur a garni les poignets de volants pour donner à la chemise un style vintage.
se riderPour une surface qui devient légèrement irrégulière.
The pond's surface ruffled when the first raindrops fell.
La surface de l'étang s'est ridée lorsque les premières gouttes de pluie sont tombées.
Additional translations
agacerAu sens d'irriter légèrement.
bruirePour un son léger rappelant le froissement du papier ou du tissu.
Synonyms
disarrange
mess up
ruffle up
dishevel
untidy
disturb
Antonyms
smooth
calm
rufflepast participle

ruffled

à volantsPour un vêtement orné de volants.
She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.
Elle portait un chemisier à volants à la fête.
froisséAu sens figuré : contrarié ou agité.
He sounded a little ruffled after the heated debate.
Il semblait un peu froissé après le débat animé.
Synonyms
rumpled
crumpled
creased
wrinkled
disheveled
tousled
messy
untidy
irked
perturbed
upset
discomposed
disconcerted
annoyed
disturbed
flustered
agitated
offended

Definitions

ruffledadjective
Having a disturbed or disordered appearance, often referring to fabric or feathers.
The bird's ruffled feathers indicated it had just been in a scuffle.
Feeling agitated or upset.
She appeared ruffled after hearing the unexpected news.
Decorated with ruffles, often referring to clothing or fabric.
She wore a ruffled blouse that added a touch of elegance to her outfit.
ruffledpast participle
Disturbed or made uneven; set on end or disordered, especially of hair, feathers, or fabric, typically occurring as the past participle of the verb 'ruffle'.
Her hair was ruffled by the sudden gust of wind.
ruffleverb
To disturb the smoothness or tranquility of something.
The sudden gust of wind ruffled the surface of the lake.
To disarrange or disorder by running one's fingers through.
She ruffled his hair playfully as she walked by.
To upset or irritate someone.
His comments were meant to ruffle the audience, but they remained calm.
To make a sound resembling the movement of fabric or paper.
The pages of the book ruffled as she turned them quickly.
To ornament (a garment or fabric) with ruffles.
The designer ruffled the cuffs to give the shirt a vintage feel.
Of a bird or animal, to raise or fluff up (feathers or fur) as a display of agitation or to keep warm.
The sparrow ruffled its feathers against the morning chill.
To become wrinkled, uneven, or lightly agitated.
The pond's surface ruffled when the first raindrops fell.
rufflepast participle
Decorated with or featuring ruffles.
She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.
Upset, flustered, or agitated.
He sounded a little ruffled after the heated debate.
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