Lathered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งผ
lathered
[ หlรฆรฐษrd ]
washing hair
Lathered refers to the action of creating a foam or frothy mass of bubbles, usually with soap or shampoo. This process is essential when cleaning hair or skin, as the lather aids in the removal of dirt and oil. When a product is properly lathered, it typically signifies that it is sufficiently activated for cleaning purposes. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of agitation or excitement, often in emotional contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lathered the shampoo into her hair.
- The soap lathered up quickly in the warm water.
- He lathered his face with shaving cream before shaving.
Translations
Translations of the word "lathered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ensaboado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคจเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช schaumig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbusa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ spieniony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณก็ซใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท moussant
๐ช๐ธ espumoso
๐น๐ท kรถpรผklรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐํ์ด ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ napฤnฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ penivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ตทๆณก็
๐ธ๐ฎ peneฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ froรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฟััััะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแจแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถpรผklรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ espumoso
Etymology
The word 'lather' originates from the Old English 'laรฐor', which is related to the German 'Lรคuter' and the Dutch 'luhten'. In its early usages, it referred to a frothy mass formed by soaps and other cleansing agents when mixed with water. The verb form 'lathered' denotes the past action of creating this foam. Historically, lathering has been an essential part of personal hygiene practices since ancient times, with evidence of soap-like substances being used in various cultures around the world. As soaps evolved, so too did the techniques of lathering, making it a fundamental aspect of washing. The word has also adapted to metaphorical uses, reflecting emotional states and reactions, emphasizing its flexibility in the English language.