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Peacock-like
Translation of "peacock-like" into Russian
peacock-like
Adjective
peacock-like
more peacock-like Comp.
most peacock-like Super.
Used to describe something that resembles or is characteristic of a peacock.
She wore a peacock-like gown that shimmered in the spotlight.
Она надела павлиноподобное платье, переливавшееся в лучах прожектора.
Additional translations
редкий книжный вариант; подчёркивает принадлежность павлину
peacock-like
Adverb
peacock-like
more peacock-like
most peacock-like
Used postpositively to modify verbs, meaning ‘in a manner like a peacock’.
по-павлиньи
He strutted peacock-like across the stage, basking in the applause.
Он по-павлиньи вышагивал по сцене, наслаждаясь аплодисментами.
Additional translations
фигурально, подчёркивает демонстративную манеру
Definitions
peacock-like
Adjective
Resembling or characteristic of a peacock, especially in being showy or ostentatious.
She wore a peacock-like gown that shimmered in the spotlight.
peacock-like
Adverb
In a manner reminiscent of a peacock; ostentatiously.
He strutted peacock-like across the stage, basking in the applause.