preen Synonyms
preen Meaning
preen (v)
clean with one's bill
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
dress or groom with elaborate care
preen Sentence Examples
- The parrot fluffed its feathers and preened meticulously before taking flight.
- The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage, preening its feathers to create a dazzling spectacle.
- The vain lady preened in front of the mirror for hours, adjusting her hair and makeup with meticulous attention.
- The Narcissus preened at his reflection in the lake, oblivious to the consequences.
- The haughty aristocrat preened in front of the mirror, admiring his tailored suit and polished shoes.
- The celebrity preened for the paparazzi, striking poses and showing off her designer attire.
- The cat preened its fur meticulously, using its rough tongue to remove any dirt or debris.
- The mother bird preened her chicks, cleaning their feathers and keeping them warm.
- The dog preened itself after a bath, rolling around on the carpet to dry.
- The politician preened for the cameras, giving speeches filled with empty rhetoric and self-congratulation.
FAQs About the word preen
clean with one's bill, pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement, dress or groom with elaborate care
exult, glory,gloat, crow, flaunt, exuberate, rejoice, jubilate, triumph, delight
grieve,weep, weep, lament, lament, regret, grieve, regret, bemoan, bemoan
The parrot fluffed its feathers and preened meticulously before taking flight.
The peacock displayed its vibrant plumage, preening its feathers to create a dazzling spectacle.
The vain lady preened in front of the mirror for hours, adjusting her hair and makeup with meticulous attention.
The Narcissus preened at his reflection in the lake, oblivious to the consequences.
