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

In a sequence that kicks off with a dance break alongside Colman Domingo dressed in drag, Carpenter wears a whimsical metallic fringe chainmail halter top with matching arm cuffs and a pair of mirrorball bottoms decked out in ruffles and sequins. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Rather than embellishing her $68 bloomers with the ruffles and frills of 19th-century French intimates, Hourston leans into casual prints and patterns to distinguish her bloomers. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Glitter, tinsel, ruffles, beads, and lots of color are your best friends. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025

The Vera white dress offers a timeless take on ruffles, while the Celeste brings a more playful twist. —Essence, 18 Aug. 2025

Last night, Ortega stepped out once again for Wednesday’s New York fan screening, wearing an airy black slip dress with cascading leather ruffles and a low, low back. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2025

Featuring feminine touches, the kit included an oversized, billowing jacket with ruffles on the seams and a silver zipper at the front. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019