UNRUFFLED

placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled

(adjective) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; “a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”; “the quiet waters of a lagoon”; “a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky”; “a smooth channel crossing”; “scarcely a ripple on the still water”; “unruffled water”

unflurried, unflustered, unperturbed, unruffled

(adjective) free from emotional agitation or nervous tension; “the waiters were unflurried and good natured”; “with contented mind and unruffled spirit”- Anthony Trollope

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unruffled (comparative more unruffled, superlative most unruffled)

Not ruffled or tousled.

Calm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*ruf"fled, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + ruffled.]

Definition: Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet. Calm and unruffled as a summer's sea. Addison.

UNRUFFLE

Un*ruf"fle, v. i. Etym: [1st pref. un- + ruffle.]

Definition: To cease from being ruffled or agitated. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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