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plucked

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɫəkt// UK //plˈʌkt// plucked Archaic Slang
Definition

adj. feeling very confident and looking good, especially after getting a haircut or a new outfit. It describes someone who looks neat, sharp, and ready to be seen.

adj. describing a state of being well-groomed, stylish, or aesthetically polished. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'feel' to denote a sharp, intentional appearance.


SIMPLE

You look so plucked with that new haircut.

CONTEXTUAL

She walked into the party feeling plucked and confident in her tailored suit.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective following 'look', 'feel', or 'be'.

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