Preened: meaning, definitions and examples

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preened

 

[ priหnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-grooming

To preen means to clean and arrange one's feathers or fur, typically used in reference to birds or animals. It can also imply taking excessive care or concern in one's appearance.

Synonyms

fuss over, groom, neaten, tidy

Examples of usage

  • The bird preened its feathers to keep them clean.
  • After the rain, the cat preened diligently to dry its fur.
  • She preened before the mirror, adjusting her hair.
  • The penguins preened each other to maintain their plumage.

Translations

Translations of the word "preened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empenado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefiedert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merapikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‡ะตัะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uporzฤ…dkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ดใˆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soignรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acicalado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzenlenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋“ฌ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upravenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upravenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ด็†่ฟ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ urejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ั‹ะฟั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzgรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arreglado

Etymology

The word 'preen' has its roots in the late Middle English, derived from the term 'prene,' which means to 'trim' or 'prune.' The origins can be traced back to the Old French word 'prener,' which means 'to take' or 'to seize,' and the noun form relating to birds emerged due to the observable behavior of birds cleaning their feathers. The concept surrounding preening extends beyond just birds; it encompasses grooming behavior in various animals, highlighting the instinctive need for cleanliness and order in their appearances. This word has evolved in its usage in English literature and is often associated with vanity or meticulous self-care, particularly in human contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,274, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.