Preen Synonyms

prēn
To be proud of (oneself), as for an accomplishment or achievement
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. congratulate
  2. plume
  3. pride
Dress or groom with elaborate care
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. plume
  2. dress
  3. primp
  4. spruce
  5. trim
  6. adorn
  7. clean
  8. groom
  9. neaten
  10. perk
  11. press
  12. pride
  13. prune
  14. smooth

Words Related to Preen

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. respect
  2. dress up
  3. demurely
  4. cavort

Preen Sentence Examples

  • What woman, especially after seeing the doe eyes of Halle Berry and Jennifer Lopez, wouldn't want mile long lashes to bat and preen in?

  • Mom is taking a break from her maternal duties and is having a preen on the perch by the male.

  • She was described as Mary Preen, a spinster aged 20, the daughter of Richard Preen grocer, living at Leebotwood.

  • So they're getting paid a shitload to have adoring fans coo and preen in front of their latest masterwork?