The meaning of RUFFLED is affected by a loss of calmness or composure. How to use ruffled in a sentence.

ruffled adjective [not gradable] (FOLDED) decorated with a ruffle or ruffles: a blouse with a ruffled neck (Definition of ruffled from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Something that is ruffled is no longer smooth or neat. Her short hair was oddly ruffled and then flattened around her head.

Ruffled definition: (of apparel) having ruffles.. See examples of RUFFLED used in a sentence.

to disturb or irritate:[~ + object] ruffled from all the interruptions. to turn (pages) rapidly: [~ + object] idly ruffling pages of the book. [no object] idly ruffling through the book.

When something is described as ruffled, it often implies a sense of being disheveled, uneven, or untidy. For example, ruffled feathers typically refer to the state of a bird's plumage when it is disturbed or …

Factsheet What does the adjective ruffled mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective ruffled. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

He ruffled some people with his constant complaining. Noun (1) likes lace curtains without ruffles and chintz curtains with ruffles a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come …

She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed. The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm.

Ruffled things are frilly, or edged with fancy ruffles. Your little sister might love her ruffled dress so much that she wants to wear it every day.