Lathered Meaning in English
word · lemma: lather
ˈɫæðɝ
LA-thurd
lˈɑːðəd
LAH-thuhd
Definition
Covered or filled with a thick, bubbly foam, usually from soap or shampoo. Often used to describe washing the body, hair, or something else with soap.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as 'lathered up' (informal), especially for soap, shaving cream, or shampoo. Used both literally (washing) and figuratively ('lathered in sweat' means very sweaty). Rare in writing; more often spoken.
Spanish: enjabonado - cubierto de espumaPortuguese (BR): ensaboado - coberto de espumaPortuguese (PT): ensaboado - coberto de espumaChinese (Simplified): 抹上泡沫 - 打上肥皂泡Chinese (Traditional): 抹上泡沫 - 打上肥皂泡Hindi: झाग लगाया गयाArabic: مغطى بالرغوة - مغسول بالصابونBengali: ঝাঁপসা (ঝাঁপসা ফেনাতে ঢেকে দেওয়া) - ফেনাতে ঢাকাRussian: намыливать - покрытый пенойJapanese: 泡だらけにした - 泡をつけたVietnamese: bị phủ đầy bọt - bọt xà phòng phủ lênKorean: 거품을 낸 - 거품에 덮인Turkish: sabunlamak - köpük içinde olmakUrdu: جھاگ میں لت پت - جھاگ لگاناIndonesian: berbusa - dilumuri busa
Example Sentences
She lathered her hands with soap before eating.
basic
The dog was lathered in shampoo during his bath.
basic
He lathered his face before shaving.
basic
By the end of the bike ride, I was lathered in sweat.
natural
The kids got lathered up with bubbles during bath time.
natural
He always feels refreshed after getting lathered under a hot shower.
natural