Word
plucked
US/ˈpɫəkt/
UK/plˈʌkt/
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.
Examples
“You look so plucked with that new haircut.”
“She walked into the party feeling plucked and confident in her tailored suit.”
Examples
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'.
Real-World Examples
“The mollusks once inside them have shriveled up and died, or have been plucked out by seabirds.” “Eight people are plucked at random from the audience.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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