plumed

• Adjectif littéraire ou daté signifiant orné de plumes ou portant des plumes, généralement en parlant d'un oiseau ou d'un objet décoré.

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).

   garni de plumes

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeatheredplumagedplumoseplumy

   Antonymesfeatherlessunfeathered

2. Having a decorative feathery tuftB2formal

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

   orné d'un plumet

   • 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.

   Synonymescrestedfeatheredplumateplumytufted

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

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

   empanaché

   • 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.

   Synonymescrestedfeathered

• Verbe signifiant orner ou décorer de plumes, ou se déployer comme un panache ; il s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour désigner l'action de se vanter ou de tirer fierté de soi-même.

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.

   Plumer (voler, escroquer)

   • 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.

   Synonymescheatdefraudfleecegougemulctoverchargerip offrobstingswindle

2. To feel or show prideC2formal

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

   se glorifier

   • 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.

   Synonymescongratulateexultglorypiquepreenpride

   Antonymesbelittledisparagehumbleshame

3. To adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or dress with a feather or feathers.

   orner de plumes

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeather

4. To preen (of a bird)B2formal

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

   lisser son plumage (en parlant d'un oiseau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrangecleandressgroompreentend

5. To rise or spread like a plumeB2formal

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

   s'élever en panache

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

   Synonymesbillowcurlrisespiralstreamwaft

6. To dress or groom elaboratelyC1formal

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

   Se parer avec soin

   • 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.

   Synonymesdress upgroompreenprimpprinkspruce up

   Antonymesdisarrangedishevelrumple