Synonyms of ruffles

ruffles 1 of 2

noun

plural of ruffle

1

as in flounces

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

likes lace curtains without ruffles and chintz curtains with ruffles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flounces
• edgings
• borders
• frills
• trims
• furbelows
• fringes
• pleats
• ruffs
• skirtings
• plaits
• buntings

2

as in thorns

something that is a source of irritation

a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thorns
• headaches
• worries
• frustrations
• nuisances
• rubs
• hair shirts
• irritants
• inconveniences
• problems
• irks
• exasperations
• annoyances
• insults
• peeves
• pests
• bothers
• pinpricks
• trials
• menaces
• bugbears
• vexations
• aggravations
• botherations
• anxieties
• aggros
• fleabites
• hassles
• upsets
• burdens
• discomforts
• affronts
• curses
• annoyers
• crosses
• troubles
• plagues
• sores
• offenders
• predicaments
• millstones
• albatross
• offenses
• disturbers
• pet peeves
• plights
• mischiefs
• tribulations
• hang-ups
• harassers
• pandora's boxes
• afflictions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• delights

ruffles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ruffle

as in annoys

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, "If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoys
• bugs
• bothers
• irritates
• persecutes
• gets
• aggravates
• eats
• nettles
• grates
• frosts
• itches
• burns (up)
• chafes
• riles
• exasperates
• irks
• infuriates
• gripes
• worries
• wears on
• teases
• rasps
• spites
• angers
• piques
• vexes
• galls
• gets to
• insults
• hacks (off)
• provokes
• narks
• sticks in one's craw
• puts out
• sets one's teeth on edge
• plagues
• peeves
• rubs the wrong way
• upsets
• offends
• gets on one's nerves
• gets one's goat
• nags
• enrages
• harasses
• rouses
• outrages
• unsettles
• inflames
• hassles
• distresses
• devils
• agitates
• disquiets
• antagonizes
• baits
• heckles
• bullyrags
• harries
• maddens
• rankles
• perturbs
• undoes
• roils
• badgers
• exercises
• frets
• incenses
• pesters
• freaks (out)
• affronts
• unhinges
• discomposes
• hagrides
• discomforts
• miffs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliges
• delights
• pleases
• gratifies
• satisfies
• contents
• mollifies
• conciliates
• appeases
• gladdens
• pacifies
• propitiates
• placates
• cheers
• comforts
• assures
• soothes
• consoles
• quiets
• reassures
• solaces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ruffles

Noun

It’s made from 100 percent polyester which has been known to stay smooth (even when it’s stuffed into a packing cube), and the loose-fitting sleeves and ruffles down the front keep it fun and stylish without looking stuffy. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025

The hemline of the dress included ruffles in a cascading, angled design. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025

The cream gown is embellished with ruffles galore—tracing the contours of the bodice and skirt, not to mention its diaphanous frilly sleeves. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025

Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025

Her daughter, Amaya, wore a baby pink floor-length dress with ruffles. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. —Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025

Even Robbie's silk and lace top added extra volume with ruffles spilling over her loose-fitting jeans. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025

Yeah, a little pizzazz with the ruffles. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025