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plumed

/pluːmd/

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adjective

/pluːmd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее украшенный пером или перьями, обычно относящееся к оперению.

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).

    ruУкрашенный перьями

    • 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.

    Synonymsfeatheredplumagedplumoseplumy

    Antonymsfeatherlessunfeathered

  2. Having a decorative feathery tuftB2formal

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

    ruУкрашенный перьями

    • 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.

    Synonymscrestedfeatheredplumateplumytufted

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

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

    ruС плюмажем

    • 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.

    Synonymscrestedfeathered

Forms
  • more plumed comparative form
  • most plumed superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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verb

plume/pluːm/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий украшать или декорировать перьями, или распускаться подобно плюмажу; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения хвастовства или гордости собой.

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.

    ruОбманывать или завышать цену

    • 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.

    Synonymscheatdefraudfleecegougemulctoverchargerip offrobstingswindle

  2. To feel or show prideC2formal

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

    ruГордиться

    • 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.

    Synonymscongratulateexultglorypiquepreenpride

    Antonymsbelittledisparagehumbleshame

  3. To adorn with feathersC1formal

    To decorate or dress with a feather or feathers.

    ruУкрашать перьями

    • 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.

    Synonymsfeather

  4. To preen (of a bird)B2formal

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

    ruЧистить перья

    • 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.

    Synonymsarrangecleandressgroompreentend

  5. To rise or spread like a plumeB2formal

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

    ruПодниматься столбом

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

    Synonymsbillowcurlrisespiralstreamwaft

  6. To dress or groom elaboratelyC1formal

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

    ruНаряжаться

    • 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.

    Synonymsdress upgroompreenprimpprinkspruce up

    Antonymsdisarrangedishevelrumple

Forms
  • plumed past participle
  • plumed past simple
  • pluming present participle
  • plumes third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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Vocabulary data from the Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset (CC BY 4.0), https://huggingface.co/datasets/Fristail27/vocab-bloom-hub-en

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