Meaning & use
Preened
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Groomed oneself carefully, or, of a bird, cleaned and arranged its feathers with its beak.
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The swan preened its feathers on the riverbank in the afternoon sun.
He preened in front of the mirror before the interview, adjusting his tie repeatedly.
A note on using this word
Used figuratively, "preened" can describe someone who is self-satisfied or vain about their own appearance or accomplishments.
Words with a similar meaning
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