Unruffle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unruffle is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove ruffles from; to make smooth.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove ruffles from; to make smooth.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To calm or soothe (a person).
- (intransitive) To calm down.
Example Sentences
[The old man] stood grinning like a gnome, obviously delighted to watch me flush and ruffle and then gradually unflush and unruffle.
Word Forms
- unruffles
- unruffling
- unruffled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unwrinkle, unsmooth, dewrinkle, unclump, unpleat, unrumple.
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