peacock-like

Translations

peacock-likeadjective
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
павлинийредкий книжный вариант; подчёркивает принадлежность павлину
peacock-likeadverb
Used postpositively to modify verbs, meaning ‘in a manner like a peacock’.
He strutted peacock-like across the stage, basking in the applause.
Он по-павлиньи вышагивал по сцене, наслаждаясь аплодисментами.
Additional translations
показнофигурально, подчёркивает демонстративную манеру

Definitions

peacock-likeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a peacock, especially in being showy or ostentatious.
She wore a peacock-like gown that shimmered in the spotlight.
peacock-likeadverb
In a manner reminiscent of a peacock; ostentatiously.
He strutted peacock-like across the stage, basking in the applause.