Lathered: meaning, definitions and examples

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lathered

 

[ หˆlรฆรฐษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

bubbles, foam, froth

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensaboado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schaumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbusa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spieniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก็ซ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moussant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ์ด ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napฤ›nฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ penivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตทๆณก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peneฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,548 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.