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plumed

verb

Definition of plumed

past tense of plume

as in prided

to think highly of (oneself) that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills

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Recent Examples of plumed These extravagant suits — plumed, bejeweled, beaded and sequined — are handcrafted in secret for an entire year, to be unveiled on Mardi Gras day. — Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

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prided

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The instructor prided himself on checking in with his students.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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