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ruffly Antonyms

Opposite of ruffly

Because the opposite of ruffly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or adorned with ruffles, frills, or gathered strips of fabric.

Usage Example

"The young girl wore a pink, plain dress to her cousin's spring wedding."

Strong
plain
unadorned
smooth

• adjective (Context 2)

Disordered, tousled, or uneven on the surface (especially of hair, feathers, or petals).

Usage Example

"The small bird puffed out its sleek feathers to stay warm against the morning chill."

Strongest
sleek
Strong
smooth
tidy

Similar words to ruffly

Words similar to ruffly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ruffled
frilly
frilled
tousled
flounced
fluffy
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