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
• annoyances
• exasperations
• insults
• peeves
• pests
• bothers
• pinpricks
• trials
• menaces
• bugbears
• vexations
• aggravations
• anxieties
• botherations
• offences
• aggros
• fleabites
• hassles
• upsets
• burdens
• albatrosses
• discomforts
• curses
• affronts
• annoyers
• troubles
• crosses
• plagues
• sores
• offenders
• predicaments
• millstones
• disturbers
• albatross
• offenses
• 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
• infuriates
• irks
• gripes
• worries
• wears on
• teases
• rasps
• angers
• piques
• vexes
• gets to
• galls
• insults
• hacks (off)
• provokes
• spites
• 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
• enflames
• enrages
• harasses
• rouses
• outrages
• unsettles
• hassles
• inflames
• distresses
• devils
• agitates
• disquiets
• antagonizes
• baits
• heckles
• bullyrags
• ballyrags
• harries
• maddens
• rankles
• perturbs
• undoes
• badgers
• roils
• 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

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

The hourglass shape, florals, lingerie references, ruffles in tiers, lace. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025

The photos showed himself in a blue suit and white shirt, while Everly — whom Tatum shares with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan — rocked a blue satin dress featuring lots of ruffles. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Everything looks better trimmed in ruffles. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025

Sheer fabrics became power statements when paired with leather, and ruffles were structured rather than fussy. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

Others were padded in ruffles and lace. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025

Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025

Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline. —Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025