Answer: preened

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREENEDDressed with elaborate care
PREENEDSleekened
PREENEDPrettied up
PREENEDExhibited exultation
PREENEDFussed with feathers
PREENEDSmoothed, as feathers
PREENEDDressed up in a fussy way
PREENEDPrettied oneself
PREENEDTried to look smart
PREENEDGroomed.
PREENEDCombed, coxcomb-style
PREENEDDressed up fussily
PREENEDGroomed oneself
PREENEDImproved one's looks hopefully
PREENEDSmartened up
preenedpin
preenedPREEN, to clean and arrange the feathers with the beak
PREENEDGot gussied up
PREENEDPlumed.
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