ruffled

Example Sentences

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The ruffled, semi-sheer dress she wears to a school dance was plucked from the window of the Alaïa boutique on New Bond Street in London.

From Los Angeles Times

FOR SOME, MOTHER’S DAY always has meant glorious hanging fuchsia baskets with flouncy pink and white skirts of ruffled blossoms.

From Seattle Times

I brushed back Ben's blond hair, which was ruffled from a lazy night's sleep.

From Salon

Her glittering silver dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta and featured a dramatic ruffled train, which she accessorised with some equally dazzling jewellery.

From BBC

That said, he ruffled feathers when he lobbied government ministers and spoke out against projects he thought threatened Britain’s historic architecture, drawing complaints that he had violated the prohibition against royals intervening in politics.

From Seattle Times