plumed

• Adjektiv, das bedeutet, mit Federn oder einer Feder geschmückt zu sein, meist bezogen auf Vögel oder auf einen Helm mit Federbusch.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning adorned with or having a plume or plumes, typically referring to feathers.

1. Covered or adorned with feathersB2formal

   Having or covered with plumes (large, showy feathers).

   Mit Federn geschmückt

   • The plumed bird strutted across the forest floor.
   • Her hat was plumed with an elegant ostrich feather.
   • The peacock is the most famous plumed bird.

   Synonymefeatheredplumagedplumoseplumy

   Antonymefeatherlessunfeathered

2. Having a decorative feathery tuftB2formal

   Ornamented with a feathery tuft or plume, often for decoration.

   Mit Federschmuck versehen

   • The knight's helmet was plumed with a bright red feather.
   • The ceremonial headdress was plumed with eagle feathers.
   • The horse's bridle was plumed for the parade.

   Synonymecrestedfeatheredplumateplumytufted

3. (Of a knight's helmet) Having a decorative plumeC1formalbritish

   Specifically referring to a knight's helmet adorned with a plume.

   Mit Federbusch

   • The plumed helmet of the knight gleamed in the sunlight.
   • He wore a plumed helmet as part of his ceremonial armor.
   • The tournament champion was awarded a plumed helmet.

   Synonymecrestedfeathered

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit Federn zu schmücken oder zu verzieren, oder sich wie ein Federbusch zu entfalten; außerdem bildlich für Angeben oder Stolz verwendet.

A verb meaning to adorn or decorate with feathers, or to spread out like a plume; also used figuratively to mean to show off or pride oneself.

1. To overcharge or swindleC1informal

   To charge an excessively high price for something; to cheat someone financially.

   Übervorteilen oder Wucherpreise verlangen

   • The taxi driver tried to plume the tourists for a short ride.
   • That shop really plumed me for a simple repair.
   • He felt he had been plumed when he saw the final bill.

   Synonymecheatdefraudfleecegougemulctoverchargerip offrobstingswindle

2. To feel or show prideC2formal

   To take pride in something, often in a self-satisfied or boastful manner.

   Sich brüsten

   • She plumed herself on her ability to solve complex problems.
   • He plumed himself on his extensive knowledge of history.
   • They plumed themselves on their team's victory.

   Synonymecongratulateexultglorypiquepreenpride

   Antonymebelittledisparagehumbleshame

3. To adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or dress with a feather or feathers.

   Mit Federn schmücken

   • The knight's helmet was plumed with a bright red feather.
   • The performer's costume was plumed with ostrich feathers.
   • The hat was plumed elegantly for the royal ceremony.

   Synonymefeather

4. To preen (of a bird)B2formal

   To clean or arrange feathers with the beak, as a bird does.

   Federn putzen

   • The parrot sat on its perch, pluming its feathers.
   • The bird spent several minutes pluming its wings.
   • After bathing, the sparrow began to plume itself.

   Synonymearrangecleandressgroompreentend

5. To rise or spread like a plumeB2formal

   To form a shape resembling a plume, such as smoke or steam rising.

   In die Höhe steigen

   • Smoke plumed from the chimney into the cold air.
   • Steam plumed from the hot springs.
   • Dust plumed behind the speeding car.

   Synonymebillowcurlrisespiralstreamwaft

6. To dress or groom elaboratelyC1formal

   To dress or groom oneself with great care and attention to detail.

   Sich herausputzen

   • She plumed herself in front of the mirror before the gala.
   • He spent an hour pluming his hair and outfit.
   • The actor plumed himself meticulously before the red carpet event.

   Synonymedress upgroompreenprimpprinkspruce up

   Antonymedisarrangedishevelrumple