plume
Transitive Verb
pl: plumespast: plumedpp: plumeding: plumingcomp: nullsup: null
The word evokes a sense of elegant, sweeping expansion. Whether it is a feather or a cloud of gas, there is an inherent quality of lightness and fluidity that drifts upward or outward. It suggests a visual flourish, often associated with luxury or dramatic natural events. When used in a social or psychological sense, it carries a tone of vanity or pride. To plume oneself is to puff up one's image, mimicking the way a bird expands its feathers to attract attention or signal dominance.
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Meanings
Noun
[something]
A large, spreading cloud of smoke, ash, or vapor.
"A plume of black smoke rose from the volcano."
Noun
[something]
A long, soft feather, especially one from an ostrich or peacock.
"The hat was decorated with a magnificent white plume."