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ruffles

/ˈrʌf.əlz/

rufflenoun

ruffles

/ˈrʌf.əl/

Translations

оборка

The dress was adorned with a delicate ruffle at the hem.

Платье было украшено нежной оборкой по подолу.

рябь

The gentle ruffle on the water's surface was caused by the breeze.

Легкая рябь на поверхности воды была вызвана ветром.

волан

The ruffle on the pillow added a touch of elegance to the room.

Волан на подушке добавил комнате изысканности.

Additional translations

взъерошенность

раздражение

Definitions

A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as a decorative trimming.

The dress was adorned with a delicate ruffle along the neckline.

A disturbance or commotion.

There was a slight ruffle in the crowd as the speaker took the stage.

A small fold or wrinkle in a surface.

The ruffle in the tablecloth was smoothed out before the guests arrived.

A rapid succession of drumbeats, especially as part of a military or ceremonial salute.

Four ruffles and flourishes were played in honor of the visiting dignitary.

Synonyms

ruffleverb

ruffles

ruffled

Past Simple

ruffled

Past Participle

ruffling

Gerund

/ˈrʌf.əl/

Translations

мять

She ruffled the paper in her hands nervously.

Она нервно мялась с бумагой в руках.

раздражать

His comments were meant to ruffle her calm demeanor.

Его комментарии были предназначены для того, чтобы раздражать её спокойное поведение.

взъерошить

The wind began to ruffle the surface of the lake.

Ветер начал взъерошивать поверхность озера.

Additional translations

раскачивать

ворошить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

untidy

disturb

disarrange

mess up

ruffle up

dishevel

Antonyms

smooth

calm

rufflegerund / present participle

Definitions

Producing a ruffling effect; moving in a way that causes slight agitation of a surface.

A ruffling wind swept across the long grass.

rufflegerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing or characterized by slight movement that disturbs a smooth surface or makes small folds.

A ruffling wind swept across the meadow.

ruffleadjective

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun: having or made with ruffles.

She bought a pair of ruffle socks for the recital.

rufflepast participle

Definitions

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.