How to Use ruffled in a Sentence

ruffled

adjective
  • Scoop it up with ruffled chips, and try not to eat the whole bowl in one go.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
  • The tallest, a girl in a ruffled skirt, is warier.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Either way, its ruffled cap sleeves and airy feel are what set it apart.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • King appeared bridal-ready in a white lace crop top and a ruffled maxi skirt.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The playsuit featured a low-cut back and a ruffled hem.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • Hosk appeared ready for the chilly months ahead in wool trousers, a ruffled shirt and long fur coat.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The vivid, ruffled flowers should appear in about eight weeks.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • For the big event, the actress wore a semi-sheer dusty blue gown with a ruffled cape.
    Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
  • Pair them with a ruffled dress or white jeans for a warm-weather outfit that turns heads.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
  • Get those ruffled potato chips and start snacking.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The bride-to-be wore a chic white slip dress topped with a sheer white blouse with ruffled sleeves and a bow at the waist.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The bonnet is made of cotton sateen and features a ruffled brim.
    Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • For Glinda, be pretty in pink in a ruffled or puff-sleeve dress.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Knot one end of a ribbon and pull one of the wires in ribbon to create a ruffled look.
    Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
  • But the cost of no ruffled feathers is the baggage of guilt and stress for many of these workers.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 May 2024
  • The puff sleeves on this blouse are paired with ruffled hems for a playfully charming and chic look.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Irving was an inventive stylist, with tricks up his ruffled sleeve.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Start with this ruffled, lace dress to twin with all the fashion girlies and off-duty models.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
  • The sheer, floor-length number featured a ruffled shoulder and wrist, as well as an open back.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Styled with a ruffled blouse, balloon pants will start to give off a more earthy, free-spirited feel.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026
  • The black ruffled dress with contrast stitching is a far cry from the seafoam green chiffon high-low of yore.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
  • My secret to packing fewer shoes is to jazz up my flats and sneakers with cute ruffled socks.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • That side also showed a bit of leg, while a ruffled train covered the opposite side.
    Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The ruffled straps are also thinner and less fluttery for more of a streamlined look.
    Samantha Sutton, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
  • The ruffled hem and high neck give this dress a particularly dressy vibe.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
  • This included a red lacy set that featured cheeky bottoms and a ruffled bra.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The corset look was accompanied by a long, textured skirt with a ruffled hem.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Doumit wore an off-white satin wedding dress with a ruffled skirt and a matching floral headband.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Grown-ish star wore a ruffled corset layered over a white tank, which all flowed into her beige trousers.
    Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The ruffled linen shade offers a nice texture against the ceramic base.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024

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