preening (Meaning)
preening
pin, to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland, to behave or speak with obvious pride or self-satisfaction, to dress or smooth (oneself) up, to groom with the bill, to pride or congratulate (oneself) on an achievement, to make one's appearance neat and tidy, to make oneself sleek, brooch
Synonyms & Antonyms of preening
Synonyms:
- triumphing
- flaunting
- kvelling
- crowing
- bragging
- strutting
- delighting
- boasting
- rejoicing
- jubilating
- swelling
Antonyms:
preening Sentence Examples
- The peacock strutted about, preening its iridescent feathers to attract a mate.
- The parrot perched on the branch, carefully preening its ruffled plumage.
- The preening behavior of the birds helped remove parasites and maintain their plumage.
- The cat sat in the sun, preening its whiskers meticulously.
- The dog's preening instinct extended to licking and chewing its fur.
- The actress spent hours preening herself in front of the mirror before the premiere.
- The narcissistic man preened over his appearance, obsessing about every detail.
- The preening of the child's delicate hair created a sense of comfort and relaxation.
- The artist carefully preened the clay before sculpting the final masterpiece.
- The politician gave a preening speech, full of empty promises and self-aggrandizement.
FAQs About the word preening
pin, to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland, to behave or spea
gloating, glorying, exulting, triumphing, flaunting, kvelling,crowing, bragging, strutting, delighting
grieving,weeping, lamenting, regretting,bewailing, bemoaning,
The peacock strutted about, preening its iridescent feathers to attract a mate.
The parrot perched on the branch, carefully preening its ruffled plumage.
The preening behavior of the birds helped remove parasites and maintain their plumage.
The cat sat in the sun, preening its whiskers meticulously.
