Answer: preened

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREENED

Plumed.

PREENED

Smartened up

PREENED

Improved one's looks hopefully

PREENED
Groomed oneself
PREENED
Dressed up fussily
PREENEDCombed, coxcomb-style
PREENEDDressed with elaborate care
PREENEDTried to look smart
PREENEDPrettied oneself
PREENEDDressed up in a fussy way
PREENEDSmoothed, as feathers
PREENEDFussed with feathers
PREENEDExhibited exultation
PREENEDPrettied up
PREENEDSleekened
PREENEDGroomed.
PREENEDGot gussied up
PREENEDPrimped.
PREENEDPrettied up.
PREENEDDressed fussily.
PREENEDDressed up.
PREENEDSmoothed, as feathers.
PREENEDSwelled with pride
PREENEDGot smart
PREENEDFussed with finery
PREENEDAdmired oneself
PREENEDShowed off
PREENEDSmoothed feathers
PREENEDDressed for the ball
PREENEDPrimped
PREENEDDressed fussily